As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.

One of the hardest things to do is to paint darkness which nonetheless has light in it.

Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.

I feel such a creative force in me: I am convinced that there will be a time when, let us say, I will make something good every day , on a regular basis....I am doing my very best to make every effort because I am longing so much to make beautiful things. But beautiful things mean painstaking work, disappointment, and perseverance.

I can't work without a model. I won't say I turn my back on nature ruthlessly in order to turn a study into a picture, arranging the colors, enlarging and simplifying; but in the matter of form I am too afraid of departing from the possible and the true.

In spite of everything, I shall rise again

But by fighting the difficulties in which one finds oneself, an inner strength develops from within our heart, which improves in life's fight.