van Gogh's letters - unabridged and annotated
 
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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(30 October 1877)
... those in the Faubourg St. Germain.) Oh, boy, I shall be too glad for words if I can pass my examination; if I can overcome the difficulties, it will be in all simplicity of heart but also in prayer to God, for I often pray fervently to Him for the wisdom...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(19 November 1877)
... October, I will have made up in a lot less time. May God grant me the necessary wisdom and grant my wishes, that He will allow me to end my studies as early as possible in order that I become ordained, so that I can perform the duties of a clergyman....
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(25 November 1877)
... precise idea of history in general. Old son, if I can pass my examinations, it will be a blessing! If I pass the first examination with all those subjects which seem simple but are difficult enough, I shall have good courage for what must follow…...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(18 February 1878)
... the servant, requesting that it be given to him. I want to do such things now and then, for it certainly is very doubtful that I shall ever succeed, I mean, shall ever pass all the examinations. Five years at the least is a very long time; if one begins earlier,...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(3 April 1878)
... (by the grace of God unwearied)] As for me, I must become a good preacher, who has something to say that is right and is of use in the world, and perhaps it is as well that I should spend a relatively long time on preparation and be securely confirmed...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(early August 1878)
... see and hear many interesting things. I just received a postcard from the Reverend Mr. Pietersen; about the middle of August I shall have to go to Brussels. But as no date has been fixed and as Father and Mother think it better for me to stay until Anna's...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(7 September 1880)
... are in the same style and sentiment. I have been making rough sketches of these drawings without advancing very much, but lately it seems to be improving, and I am hopeful that it will improve even more. Especially because Mr. Tersteeg and also...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(15 October 1880)
... de Dessin, it has become impossible. That is why I moved, and in order to remedy things somewhat radically, this is the plan which I have begun to carry out. I went to see Mr. Schmidt here in Brussels and told him about the affair, that is, I asked him...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(January 1881)
... you may have had for not writing. I have been drawing all winter until now, and I have also read a great deal, for indirectly that is very necessary to me. On the whole I can say I have made progress, but I ought to be able to get along more quickly....

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