"It often seems to me that the night is much more alive and richly coloured than the day."

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

"I want to paint humanity, humanity and nothing else."

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

"I am not afraid of death, I am afraid of not living."