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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,
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