If one truly loves nature one finds beauty everywhere.

Let us keep courage and try to be patient and gentle. And let us not mind being eccentric, and make distinction between good and evil.

I consciously choose the dog's path through life. I shall be poor; I shall be a painter.

Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me. I see paintings or drawings in the poorest cottages, in the dirtiest corners. And my mind is driven towards these things with an irresistible momentum.

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.

The sunflower is mine, in a way.

Art is jealous, and demands our whole strength ... .