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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.... |