"I'm in a foul mood, furious at myself. It's going very badly, I'm not pleased with anything I do, and I destroy as fast as I paint."

"It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly."

"I'm completely worn out. I need a long vacation."

"I'm completely desperate. I don't know what to do anymore."

"I often think I am very stupid, but when I look at what others are doing, I think I am a genius."