There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again. All the rest is humbug.

Who is this Monet whose name sounds just like mine and who is taking advantage of my notoriety?

You must always remain master of the situation and do what you please. No school tasks, ah, no! no tasks!

There is only one true thing: Instantly paint what you see.

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another.

It is not enough to know your craft - you have to have feeling. Science is all very well, but for us imagination is worth far more.

I paint what I see and not what others like to see.