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Quotes by Van Gogh definition

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

2) 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.

3) As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.

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

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

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

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

8) I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.

9)  When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.

10)  When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.

11)  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.

12) Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.

12)  Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.