Vincent van Gogh — "I want to paint like I see the world, not like the world wants to be seen."

"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."

"So don't study and swot too much, because that makes for sterility. Enjoy yourself too much rather than too little, and don't take art or love too seriously either — one can do little about it oneself…"

"I want to live in a world where there are no problems."

"I want to give the poor a voice through my art."

"As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed."