Vincent Van Gogh Quotes on pain

Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul... view

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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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... view

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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I dream of painting and then I paint my dream... view

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream... view

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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I can very well do without God both in my life and in my painting, but I cannot, suffering as I am, do without something which is greater than I am, which is my life, the power to create... view

By: Vincent Van Gogh

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