February 24, 2004
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If one keeps loving faithfully what is really worth loving, and does not waste one’s love on insignificant and unworthy and meaningless things, one will get more light by and by and grow stronger. Sometimes it is well to go into the world and converse with people, and at times one is obliged to do so, but he who would prefer to be quietly alone with his work, and who wants but very few friends, will go safest through the world and among people. And even in the most refined circles and with the best surroundings and circumstances, one must keep something of the original character of an anchorite, for other wise one has no root in oneself; one must never let the fire go out in one’s soul, but keep it burning. Vincent Van Gogh
Comments (17)
Burning, burning it is. Sometimes it singes me a bit, and, well, ouch. But, yeah, burning it is.
You use Vincent’s quotes a lot. It’s great to see someone else appreciate his words and works too. He was a wise and misunderstood man.
I strive to fan the flame, to keep it alight!
beautiful… thank you!
Vincent Van Gogh – a very smart man..
Love the burn.
ahh… you’re burning me! great picture and a nice quote…
sweeeeeeet
beautiful shots. you always find the nicest deep quotes
beautiful.
:wave:sending a cheery hello…sorry I have not been around lately…been pre-occupied with my Dad!!!
i can see your flame all the way over here!!!!
i like the photos… i’m going to have to try snapping some photos of fire sometime. thanks for all your words of encouragement…
it hasn’t gone unnoticed
Nice. Very nice. I can really feel the heat!
:sunny:love the pictures…great quote!:coolman:
Wonderful quote and great pictures to go with it.
Whoa! Something surreal about those pics. Kinda tries to drag me into that brain dead trance that I get into when I watch real candle flames.
Both beautiful –Margot