Vincent van Gogh — "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."

"Take our sister Wil, she has neither drunk nor led a wild life, and yet we know a photograph of her in which she has the look of a madwoman."

"I am more and more convinced that one must not judge God by this world."

"I've never felt a desire (and I don't believe I ever shall) to bring the public to my work... a certain popularity seems to me the least desirable of things."

"Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all."

"Occasionally, in times of worry, I've longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no—just let me be myself—and express rough, yet true things with rough workmanship."