Paint the essential character of things.
It is absurd to look for perfection.
At times I come across works of mine which are soundly done and really in my style, and at such moments I find great solace.
One can do such lovely things with so little. Subjects that are too beautiful end by appearing theatrical. 
Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. 
When you do a thing with your whole soul and everything that is noble within you, you always find your counterpart. 
Observe that it is a great error to believe that all mediums of art are not closely tied to their time. 
All the sorrow, all the bitterness, all the sadness, I forget them and ignore them in the joy of working. 
It does not astonish me that the critics in London relegate me to the lowest rank. Alas! I fear that they are only too justified! 
Don't be afraid of putting on color, refine the work little by little. 
Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of having been deceived and making mistakes. 
Cover the canvas at the first go, then work at it until you see nothing more to add. 
I think when one has talent one finally breaks through; so don't pass up any opportunity to do some work. 