The foundation of everything
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, c. 11 April 1883
One would almost conclude that some people have cauterized certain sensitive nerves within themselves - especially those which, combined, are called conscience. Well, I pity them - in my opinion they travel through life without a compass. One might suppose that the love for humanity which is the foundation of everything should be in every human being. But some pretend that there are better foundations. I'm not very curious to know them; since the old one has proved to be the right one for so many ages, it is sufficient for me.
Letter 279
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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One would almost conclude that some people have cauterized certain sensitive nerves within themselves - especially those which, combined, are called conscience. Well, I pity them - in my opinion they travel through life without a compass. One might suppose that the love for humanity which is the foundation of everything should be in every human being. But some pretend that there are better foundations. I'm not very curious to know them; since the old one has proved to be the right one for so many ages, it is sufficient for me.
Letter 279
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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