Many receive a criticism and think it is fine; think they got their money's worth; think well of the teacher for it, and then go on with their work just the same as before. That is the reason much of the wisdom of Plato is still locked up in the pages of Plato.

The most vital things in the look of a landscape endure only for a moment. Work should be done from memory; memory of that vital moment.

In a tree there is a spirit of life, a spirit of growth and a spirit of holding its head up.

Art is certainly not a pursuit for anyone who wants to make money.

Do not expect pictures to say the expected; some of the best will have surprises for you, which will, at first, shock you.

An artist's job is to surprise himself. Use all means possible.

A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to adopt new and startling methods.