van Gogh's letters - unabridged and annotated
 
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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(17 September 1875)
... Your loving brother, Vincent You are eating properly, aren't you? In particular eat especially as much bread as you can. Sleep well, I must go and polish my boots for tomorrow. *The same is true of the feeling for art. Do not succumb too much to that either. Above all, save some love for the business and for your work, and respect for Mr. Tersteeg. One day you will appreciate, better than now, how much he deserves it. No need to overdo it, though. ...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(29 September 1875)
... and don't let them hit you too hard. How about eating bread, have you tried that? In a great hurry I shake your hand warmly in thought. ...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(14 October 1875)
... and that of Icarus to fly to the sun. To my mind, there is nothing wrong with having a reasonably strong body, so make sure you feed yourself properly, and if you feel very hungry sometimes, or rather, have a good appetite, then eat well. I assure you that that is what I do myself often enough, and above all used to do. Especially bread, in my opinion, my boy, and don't be too shy about it. “Bread is the staff of life,” the English say (although they like meat as well, on the whole far too much). And now, write again soon and about everyday matters, too, for a change. Take care of yourself and give my regards to anyone who asks about me. Let us hope we see each other in a month or two. I shake you warmly by the hand in my thoughts, and am always Your loving brother, Vincent ...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(9 November 1875)
... time, I go to bed at an equally good hour. Every morning my worthy Englishman prepares oatmeal - how I wish you could be here some morning. I shall write more soon. Write again soon and about everything. With a firm handshake, I am always Your loving brother, Vincent ...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(15 November 1875)
... take this note yourself, won't you? Every morning my dear Englishman prepares oatmeal, his father sent him 25 pounds of it. I wish you could taste it with us. I am so glad that I met this boy. I have learned from him, and in return I was able to show him a danger which was threatening him. He had never been away from home, and though he did not show it, he had an unhealthy (though noble) longing for his father and his home. It was the kind of longing that belongs only to God and heaven. This idolatry is not love. He who loves his parents must follow their footsteps in life. He understands this now clearly; and though his heart is sad, he has the courage and the desire to go forward. Has Father already told you, as he often did me, 'Keep your heart with all diligence, because the heart is an open door to life'? Then let us do so, and with the help of God, we will stay on the right path. Good luck to you, believe me always, Your loving...

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