A good picture is equivalent to a good deed.

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.

We must not judge God from this world. It's just a study that didn't come off. It's only a master who could make such a blunder.

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

What is drawing? It is working oneself through an invisible iron wall that seems to stand between what one feels and what one can do.

As a painter I shall never signify anything of importance. I feel it Absolutely.

It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must, without doubt, without hesitations, with assurance, admire what is beautiful.