Conscience is a man's compass.

Quote by Vincent Van Gogh

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When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion....

When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion....

There may be a great fire in our hearts, yet no one ever comes to...

There may be a great fire in our hearts, yet no one ever comes to...

It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill- it's a...

It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill- it's a...

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.

Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.

Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.

There are things which we feel to be good and true, though in the cold...

There are things which we feel to be good and true, though in the cold...

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars...

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars...

Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when...

Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when...

If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at...

If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at...

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

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

It is true that every day has its own evil, and its good too. But...

It is true that every day has its own evil, and its good too. But...

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

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

To believe in God for me is to feel that there is a God, not...

To believe in God for me is to feel that there is a God, not...

I can't change the fact that my paintings don't sell. But the time will come...

I can't change the fact that my paintings don't sell. But the time will come...

Love is eternal - the aspect may change, but not the essence. There is the...

Love is eternal - the aspect may change, but not the essence. There is the...

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have...

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have...

I do not intend to spare myself, not to avoid emotions or difficulties. I don't...

I do not intend to spare myself, not to avoid emotions or difficulties. I don't...

I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.

I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.

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

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

How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside...

How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside...