19 February 2011

Reality.

van Gogh, Self Portrait, 1887 (for a treat, click on the image)


The fisherman knows that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. They leave that philosophy to those who like it. Let the storm arise, the night descend; which is worse ... danger or the fear of danger? For my part I prefer reality, the danger itself.
- Vincent van Gogh

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