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Quote by Vincent Van Gogh

“The more ugly, old, nasty, ill, and poor I become the more I want to get my own back by producing vibrant, well-arranged, radiant colour.”

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Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose work is renowned for its vivid colors and emotional intensity. His paintings, such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', are iconic and have left a significant mark in the history of art. more

“I feel such a creative force in me: I am convinced that there will be a time when, let us say, I will make something good every day , on a regular basis....I am doing my very best to make every effort because I am longing so much to make beautiful things. But beautiful things mean painstaking work, disappointment, and perseverance.”

Feels Mean Beautiful Force Effort Creative Bases Longing Perseverance Disappointment Convinced Beautiful Things

Author:Vincent Van Gogh

“In my view, I am often immensely rich, not in money, but (although just now perhaps not all the time) rich because I have found my metier, something I can devote myself to heart and soul and that gives inspiration and meaning to my life.”

Giving Heart I Can Soul Inspiration Found Views Rich Heart And Soul

Author:Vincent Van Gogh

“That I was not suited to commerce or academic study in no way proves that I should also be unfit to be a painter.”

Way Should Study Prove Painter Academic Commerce

Author:Vincent Van Gogh

“Indolent and unworthy the beggar may be—but that is not your concern: It is better, said Joseph Smith, to feed ten impostors than to run the risk of turning away one honest petition.”

May Said Running Risk Honest Ten Concern Beggar Unworthy Petitions Joseph Smith

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