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 Vincent van Gogh Quotes
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“Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I can't change the fact that my paintings don't sell. But the time will come when people will recognize that they are worth more than the value of the paints used in the picture.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Your profession is not what brings home your weekly paycheck, your profession is what you're put here on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Whoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“The victory one would gain after a whole life of work and effort is better than one that is gained sooner.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I dream my painting and I paint my dream.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
"I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed." 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Let us keep courage and try to be patient and gentle. And let us not mind being eccentric, and make distinction between good and evil.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“To suffer without complaint is the only lesson we have to learn in this life” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“I put my heart and soul into my work, and I have lost my mind in the process.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“The beginning is perhaps more difficult than anything else, but keep heart, it will turn out all right.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
“Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.” 
― Vincent van Gogh
Nationality: Dutch 
Born: March 30, 1853
Died: July 29, 1890
Known For: painter