One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever come to sit by it. Passersby see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on the way. -Vincent van Gogh

 

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever come to sit by it. Passersby see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on the way.


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This quote is just one of 18 total Vincent van Gogh quotes in our collection. Vincent van Gogh is known for saying 'One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever come to sit by it. Passersby see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on the way.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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