Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
It is good to 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 well done.
Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.
I dream my painting and I paint my dream.
I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream.
“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.
I would rather die of passion than of boredom.
Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.
As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.
It is better to be high-spirited even though one makes more mistakes, than to be narrow-minded and all too prudent.
I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.
Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it.
Conscience is a man's compass.