Vincent Van GoghSeek only light and freedom and do not immerse yourself too deeply in the worldly mire.
About This Quote
The message of this quote is to pursue only the good. This quote is taken from the book of Ecclesiastes, where it appears as part of a conversation between two men who are discussing their situations. One man is unhappy because he has lost everything, but the other says that he has gained wisdom. He says that he has learned to seek only light and freedom, and not to immerse himself too deeply in the worldly mire.
Source: The Letters Of Vincent Van Gogh
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