"I have a terrible need for — dare I say the word — for religion. So I go outside at night to paint the stars, and I always dream a painting like that."

"And as for the causes and consequences of said illness, I think I shall be wise to leave the solving of these problems to the fortuitous discussions of the Dutch catechists, that is to say whether I a…"

"Occasionally, in times of worry, I've longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no—just let me be myself—and express rough, yet true things with rough workmanship."

"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."

"I am in a rage. I am in a rage against myself."