At fifty, that is in 1880, I ...

At fifty, that is in 1880, I formulated the idea of unity, without being able to render it. At sixty, I am beginning to see the possibility of rendering it.
 Camille Pissarro

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Everything is beautiful, all that matters is to be able to interpret.
 Camille Pissarro
It is absurd to look for perfection.
 Camille Pissarro
I remember that, although I was full of fervour, I didn't have the slightest inkling, even at forty, of the deeper side to the movement we were pursuing by instinct. It was in the air!
 Camille Pissarro
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.
 Camille Pissarro
Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.
 Camille Pissarro