"Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me."

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

"I would rather die of passion than of boredom."

"The uglier, older, meaner, iller, poorer I get, the more I wish to take my revenge by doing brilliant colour, well arranged, resplendent."

"I am not mad, I am just not sane."