Vincent Van Gogh Quotes

I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have ... -Vincent Van Gogh

I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but... -Vincent Van Gogh

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

But I always think that the best way to know God i... -Vincent Van Gogh

But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things.

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This quote suggests that one can come to know and understand God better by cultivating a deep love and appreciation for various aspects of life and the world.

In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.

I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.

The best way to know God is to love many things.

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This quote suggests that developing a deep appreciation and love for various aspects of life leads to a greater understanding and connection with God. It implies that experiencing love and beauty in diverse forms enhances one's spiritual connection and knowledge of the divine. It underscores the idea of finding God through love and admiration.

The way to know life is to love many things.

There may be a great fire in our hearts, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic t... -Vincent Van Gogh

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.

I often think that the night is more alive and mor... -Vincent Van Gogh

I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.

If boyhood and youth are but vanity, must it not b... -Vincent Van Gogh

If boyhood and youth are but vanity, must it not be our ambition to become men?

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This quote questions the transience and superficiality of early stages of life, suggesting that it should be one's ambition to mature and grow into adulthood, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and development.

It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality is more important than the feeling for pictures.

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.

I am still far from being what I want to be, but w... -Vincent Van Gogh

I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed.

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This quote reflects a hopeful outlook and reliance on divine assistance in the pursuit of personal growth or achievement, expressing confidence that with God's support, the speaker will ultimately attain success.

Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fall do I get up again.

One must work and dare if one really wants to live.

Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to di... -Vincent Van Gogh

Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to disregard public opinion.

Great things are done by a series of small things ... -Vincent Van Gogh

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

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This quote emphasizes the cumulative effect of small actions or contributions in achieving significant accomplishments. It suggests that great achievements are the result of consistently and diligently performing small tasks or making incremental progress over time, ultimately leading to a larger outcome.