There is no such thing as an ugly woman.

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.

So let us go forward quietly, each on his own path, forever making for the light.

If I succeed in putting some warmth and love into the work, then it will find friends. Carrying on working is the

I take great care of myself by carefully shutting myself away.

The more ugly, older, more cantankerous, more ill and poorer I become, the more I try to make amends by making my colours more vibrant, more balanced and beaming.

I am painting with the same enthusiasm as a Marseillaise eats bouillabaisse ... I am painting big sunflowers.