Do not mix the waters of friendship too much.

I'm happy when I come through with my sketches, despondent when I don't

I burnt much of my work but an impressive amount remains

I do not philosphize nor do I analyze myself.

1916 Spring Thaw #tt1916

Toronto has become too military for my liking. Even the children dress as soliders.

I can never keep straight who is fighting whom overseas

Because of my poor knowledge of European art I was free to create mine own

The last place to learn anything useful is from your own opinion.

I may not be considered articulate but I am a prolific reader.

1917 Early Spring, Algonquin Park #tt1917

Sprucedale was the economic centre for the area west of the Park.

I don't confront issues. I just eliminate them from my way of living.

When the temperature goes below minus forty the only thing that moves is the smoke from chimneys.

The most bland are downright offended by the use of bright colour.

I was more than once drunk in the Studio Building.

1917 Birches. #tt1917

I like to prepare my canvases so that they are of the same colour as my boards.

Shannon Fraser's conception of a religious ceremony involves the raising of a rectified spirit @mowatlodge

Good fishing to be had at Gill Lake.