It always strikes me, and it is very peculiar, that, whenever we see the image of indescribable and unutterable desolation–of loneliness, poverty, and misery, the end and extreme of things–the thought of God comes into one's mind.

Vincent Van Gogh
About This Quote

Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote, “It always strikes me, and it is very peculiar, that, whenever we see the image of indescribable and unutterable desolation—of loneliness, poverty, and misery, the end and extreme of things—the thought of God comes into one's mind.” This quotation is often cited in discussions about how people should respond to life's tribulations. The power of prayer is something that cannot be underestimated; it should be used in all situations, even when it seems fruitless.

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