"I wish they'd simply accept me as I am."

"Next, I'm attempting to do dusty thistles with a great swarm of butterflies swirling above them."

"As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed."

"He understands, that goes without saying, that he has had a bout of insanity and this thought grieves and revolts him at the same time."

"I can’t change the fact that my paintings don’t sell. But the time will come when people will recognize that they are worth more than the value of the paints used in the picture."