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“Honesty toward one’s self is the supreme law for a painter, and alone brings to full fruition the inspiration he holds. In contrast, haste and dishonesty toward one’s self end in self-seeking.” This, Mr. Plaesschart said in the “Groene Amsterdamer” of February 27, 1910.

The prose here is delightfully descriptive as we journey through Vincent's young adulthood. It's deeply fascinating to read about all the jobs Vincent held before finding his way to painting.

Dear gods, yes, people will argue about anything. And the more education they have on a subject, the easier it is to argue about it.