The world doesn't understand me and I don't understand the world, that's why I've withdrawn from it.

My nervous system is enfeebled, only work in oils can sustain me.

We must not be content to memorize the beautiful formulas of our illustrious predecessors. Let us go out and study beautiful nature.

Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre.

It's so fine and yet so terrible to stand in front of a blank canvas.

Shadow is a colour as light is, but less brilliant; light and shadow are only the relation of two tones.