Dear Theo: Van Gogh's words on life, art, and the future

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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: If life did not have certain infinite, certain profound, and certain real things, I would not cherish life. —Van Gogh
The difference between a person before and after falling in love is just like the difference between a candle that has not been lit yet and a candle that has been lit. Now the candle is already there, and it is a good candle, and it is also glowing. This is its true function. Love makes people take a more composed attitude towards many things, so people are more satisfied with their work. —Van Gogh
Some excellent spirit of the times that should be preserved has been lost—in art, especially. Life itself is the same. I cannot clearly understand what it is, but it is not just the black-and-white paintings that have changed direction and deviated from the healthy and noble essence. A spirit of doubt, observation, and indifference is quite common, although everything looks very active. —Van Gogh