Advice for the Soul

Vincent van Gogh`s steadfast passion for his work gave us a glorious body of paintings and sketches that demonstrate both his growth and his greatness. But his letters show something equally unique, a man who - despite considerable struggle - believed in the essential goodness of humankind. The quotes and images in this book, extracted from the Van Gogh Museum collection, illustrate beautifully Van Gogh`s artistic development, and his search for a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment in life. `But you must love with a high, serious intimate sympathy, with a will, with intelligence, and you must always seek to know more thoroughly, better, and more.`