Vincent van Gogh1853–1890Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy.
In his letter to Theo, from Nuenen, c. 9 March 1884- Letter, Tuesday, 18 September 1888; as cited in Van Gogh: The Self-portraits (1969) by Fritz Erpel, p. 17.
- Letter to his brother Theo, Cuesmes (July 1880)
