Vincent van GoghA voice is a human gift; it should be cherished and used, to utter fully human speech as possible. Powerlessness and silence go together. - Margaret Atwood
All humanity is passion; without passion, religion, history, novels, art would be ineffectual. - Honore de Balzac
Everything I've ever done, in the writing world, has been to expand articulation, rather than to close it. - Toni Morrison
Writing is like getting married. One should never commit oneself until one is amazed at one's luck. - Iris Murdoch
What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other? - George Eliot
The van Gogh painting may not necessarily work for all these quotes, but I wanted to post this lovely picture anyway :)
Happy Sunday everyone!
28 comments:
I loved the quotes you chose!
To me the painting is a very nice touch. It goes along with the mood of the quotes. I loved every single one of them. They all express sincerity and passion for not just writing in and of itself but the art of humanity. Have a beautiful Sunday :)
It is a beautiful painting. It encourages thought, which is what quotes are all about. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
I love that last one!
Jamie :)
Van Gogh goes with everything...
I love all your quotes especially the Iris Murdoch. =)
As always, I love to see what you are going to say or what lovelies you have posted as well...
These are super quotes! I'm mesmerized by van Gogh!
Lovely quotes. I've read quite a few of Margaret Atwood's books and liked most of them. My daughter on the other hand started reading her works when she was 12 and is a true fan. I believe she has read everything she has published. Thanks for stopping over to my blog.
Oh, Kelly, you have shared such wonderful words from some of my favorite people and one of my favorite painters. I have read the letters of Van Gogh as well as a number of biographies which speak about the brilliance and passion of this dear soul. Thank you for the whole of the post, my sister, my friend.
All wonderful quotes! Thank you! ♥
That Van Gogh is one of my favorite paintings... I need to find a print of it somewhere and find a place for it in my house. It always makes me smile to see it :)
i'm lovin' that painting...that's probably cause i love van gough! blessings...
What great quotes. And Vincent's artwork is breath-taking!
I really love the quote by Atwood. LIKE LOVE! :O) Sometimes it's mpt easy to find your voice whether it be speech or in writing. It requires bravery and is totally empowering. Thank you for sharing = I always enjoy your quotes.
LOVE Margaret Atwood! Thanks for visiting my blog, it's a Jack Kerouac quote...
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Great compilation of quotes.. I love the one about passion!!
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Those are great. I'm so glad you shared these today. I needed to read them.
Gorgeous Van Gogh...and wonderful quotes!
Words are like leaves; and where they most abound,
Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found. - Alexander Pope
Good quotes!
I like the George Eliot quote. Had me nodding my head.
The painting works well with the post.
Yes, Van Gogh goes with everything. Great quotes you chose today. Hope you have a great week!
Great quotes and great painting!
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Van Gogh is perfect for every situation. Monet, also, I think. Beautiful.
Vincent would have been proud of the quotes you chose to represent his work!
Dan
Those are all really nice quotes! Thank you for sharing!
Lovely quotes!
What powerful quotes. They do truly describe the magic of words. :)
I love the painting so I'm glad you posted it. I really like the Toni Morrison and Iris Murdoch quotes about writing. I think about writing all the time both doing it and the art of writing. I wish I was more dedicated to it.
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