"I am only good at two things, and those are gardening and painting."

"For a month I have been unable to paint because I lack the colours. That's not important. Right now it's my wife's life in jeopardy that terrifies me. It is unbearable to see her suffer."

"How I dream of Giverny in this lovely weather and envy you for being there, you have no idea. But I am a prisoner and must see it through, despite being completely drained. It's exhausting and I'm wor…"

"I am a man who can only paint, and I have never been able to do anything else."

"The light constantly changes, and that alters the atmosphere and beauty of things every minute."