Who said "I paint to understand the world, not to merely record it."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

I paint to understand the world, not to merely record it. - Claude Monet

"I paint to understand the world, not to merely record it."

Claude Monet Art

Impressionist Painter French 1840–1926

"I must have flowers, always, and always."

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment."

"The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration."

"I am following Nature without being able to grasp her."

"The stage is my true home."

"Art is the expression of the soul."

"Living well means living properly."

"Art and music are the treasures of civilization"