Van Gogh, a luminary of the art world, not only left behind a legacy of remarkable paintings but also a treasure trove of insightful quotes. These quotes can ignite your creativity, invoke deep emotions, and offer profound life lessons. Here, we've curated a collection under ten captivating themes that encapsulate the essence of Van Gogh's wisdom and vision. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your next social media post, blog, or personal reflection, these quotes will undoubtedly resonate with you, capturing the spirit of one of history's most beloved artists.
Quotes on Creativity
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
"I dream my painting and I paint my dream."
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"The way to know life is to love many things."
"Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."
"If one truly loves nature one finds beauty everywhere."
"I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say 'he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.’"
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
"I would rather die of passion than of boredom."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."
Quotes on Passion
"I would rather die of passion than of boredom."
"What is done in love is done well."
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others."
"I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it."
"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."
"The more you love, the more you suffer, but it's a beautiful pain."
"One must work and dare if one really wants to live."
"I lost my job again, but I am still passionate about my art."
"Embrace your passions and never let go."
"Art is to console those who are broken by life."
"Love is something eternal, the aspect may change, but not the essence."
Quotes on Life
"The best way to know life is to love many things."
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream."
"There is peace even in the storm."
"It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper understanding."
"I think I am in my paintings."
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange."
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove."
Quotes on Hope
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"There is peace even in the storm."
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
"I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help I shall succeed."
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fall do I get up again."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others."
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"There is peace even in the storm."
"Hope is in the stars for those who dream."
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
Quotes on Nature
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
"I never get tired of the blue sky."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others."
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
"In the color harmony and music in nature, there is a profound beauty."
"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is?"
"There is peace even in the storm."
"If I close my eyes, I hear the songs of nature."
"I believe in the undying beauty of nature."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration."
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
Quotes on Art
"I dream my painting and I paint my dream."
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
"I would rather die of passion than of boredom."
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
"Art is to console those who are broken by life."
"One must work and dare if one really wants to live."
"What is done in love is done well."
"The way to know life is to love many things."
Quotes on Love
"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"What is done in love is done well."
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange."
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."
"Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
"Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy."
"Love is eternal — the aspect may change, but not the essence."
"There is peace even in the storm."
Quotes on Self-Discovery
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
"I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove."
"The way to know life is to love many things."
"I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it."
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."
"There is peace even in the storm."
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fall do I get up again."
"I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream."
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
"The best way to know life is to love many things."
"Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."
"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."
Quotes on Suffering
"Art is to console those who are broken by life."
"The more you love, the more you suffer, but it's a beautiful pain."
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange."
"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is?"
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fall do I get up again."
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others."
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."
"There is peace even in the storm."
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people."
"One must work and dare if one really wants to live."
Quotes on Dreams
"I dream my painting and I paint my dream."
"I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream."
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from dreaming."
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
"I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say 'he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.’"
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore."
"Hope is in the stars for those who dream."
"Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."
"I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it."
Final words
Van Gogh's life, albeit marked by struggles and complexities, enriched the world with his exceptional artistry and profound insights. His quotes remain a testament to his enduring spirit, one that inspires and guides us even today. Through his words, we explore the depths of human emotion, creativity, love, and resilience. Whether in moments of solitude, creativity, or reflection, these quotes offer wisdom and comfort, encouraging us to dare, to dream, and to live passionately. Van Gogh's legacy, through his art and words, will continue to illuminate the paths for dreamers and creators of future generations.
