Who said "The water lilies taught me that nothing is permanent."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

The water lilies taught me that nothing is permanent. - Claude Monet

"The water lilies taught me that nothing is permanent."

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Impressionist Painter French 1840–1926

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

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

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

"Change brings new opportunities."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."

"You either get better or you get bitter."