Van Gogh, Vincent: Conscience is a man's compass, and though the needle sometimes deviates . . . one must still try to follow its direction. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: CONSCIENCE

Van Gogh, Vincent: I dream of painting and then I paint my dream. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: ART, DREAMS, PAINTING

Van Gogh, Vincent: I would rather die of passion than of boredom. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: COMMITMENT, LIFE, PASSION

Van Gogh, Vincent: It's as interesting and as difficult to say a thing well as to paint it. There is the art of lines and colors, but the art of words exists too, and will never be less important. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: COMMUNICATION, PAINTING, WORDS

Van Gogh, Vincent: Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: NATURE, SIDEWALKS

Van Gogh, Vincent: Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to disregard public opinion. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: ART, PAINTING

Van Gogh, Vincent: The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. (Vincent Van Gogh: Dutch painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern Western art, 1853-1890) Categories: DANGER, SEA, SEASHORE