"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."

"Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me. I see paintings or drawings in the poorest cottages, in the dirtiest corners. And my mind is drive…"

"Take our sister Wil, she has neither drunk nor led a wild life, and yet we know a photograph of her in which she has the look of a madwoman."

"When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion, then I go out and paint the stars."

"The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting."