Review: "To act on the world one must die to oneself"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
The title of this review is taken from a quote by Van Gogh in the book. I think that this clearly shows an aspect to Van Gogh that explains a lot about the man and his thought process. Here is the entire quote from the book, "To act on the world one must die to oneself. [...] Man is not placed on the earth merely to be happy; nor is he placed here merely to be honest, he is here to accomplish great things through society, to arrive at nobleness, and to outgrow the vulgarity in which the existence of almost all individuals drags on."  A very profound statement indeed.Liesbeth Heenk has written an excellent piece in capturing the essence of the man and his art. Anyone wanting to get a grasp of Van Gogh without having to read 700 pages will find this book to be a jewel. This book serves as a snapshot offering a broad view into the fascinating life of Van Gogh. A rich and rewarding read that I can recommend.