"I'm so frustrated. I want to scream."

"You do not mention the red poppies, which are the important ones as I already have irises, chrysanthemums, peonies and morning glories."

"It is a tragedy that we live in a world where physical courage is so common, and moral courage is so rare."

"Ah, gentlemen, I do not receive guests when I'm working, indeed. When I work, if I am interrupted, I lose all inspiration; I am lost. You understand, I'm chasing a band of colour."

"I would advise young artists to paint as they can, as long as they can, without being afraid of painting badly."