"A wonderful serenity has taken
possession of my entire soul, like
these sweet mornings of spring
which I enjoy with my whole heart.
Thank you!"

"I am so happy, my dear friend, so
absorbed in the exquisite sense of
mere tranquil existence, that I
neglect my talents. I should be
incapable of drawing a single
stroke at the present moment."

"I am alone, and feel the charm of
existence in this spot, which was
created for the bliss of souls like
mine. And yet I feel that I never
was a greater artist than now."