If we study Japanese art, we see a man who is undoubtedly wise, philosophic and intelligent, who spends his time doing what? He studies a single blade of grass.

One can never study nature too much and too hard

But you people do not understand me, and I am afraid you never will.

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

Sometimes art seems to be something very sublime, and, as you say, something sacred.

A good picture is equivalent to a good deed.

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