When I have a terrible need of—shall I say the word—religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.

—Vincent Van Gogh

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I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.

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I have had a very thin time of it these days. My money ran out on Thursday, and I have lived for four days on twenty-three cups of coffee.

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The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others.

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History

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Previous wording

When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.