There is nothing more entertaining than to have a frank talk with yourself. Few do it-frankly. Educating yourself is getting acquainted with yourself.

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

Colors are beautiful when they are significant.

The work of the art student is no light matter. Few have the courage and stamina to think it through. You have to make up your mind to be alone in many ways. We like sympathy and we like to be in company. It is easier than going it alone. But alone one gets acquainted with himself, grows up and on, not stopping with the crowd. It costs to do this. If you succeed somewhat you may have to pay for it as well as enjoy it all your life.

Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone. Where there is natural growth, a full and free play of faculties, genius will manifest itself.

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.

Through art mysterious bonds of understanding and of knowledge are established among men.