Vincent Van Gogh Quotes

Occasionally, in times of worry, I've longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no-just let me be myself-and express rough, yet true things with rough workmanship.

Vincent Van Gogh

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• Occasionally, in times of worry, I've longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no-just let me be myself-and express rough, yet true things with rough workmanship.

  

  Vincent Van Gogh
  • Worry
  • Rough
  • Stylish