Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in Western art history.
Vincent Van Gogh Quotes
I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help I shall succeed.
—Vincent Van Gogh
Exaggerate the essential, leave the obvious vague.
—Vincent Van Gogh
If you don’t have a dog–at least one–there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.
—Vincent Van Gogh
The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting.
—Vincent Van Gogh
I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.
—Vincent Van Gogh
Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.
—Vincent Van Gogh
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.
—Vincent Van Gogh
It is good to 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 well done.
—Vincent Van Gogh