Vincent van Gogh, The Vicarage Garden under Snow, 1885

Vincent van Gogh, The Vicarage Garden under Snow, 1885

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), The Vicarage Garden under Snow, Nuenen, January 1885, oil on canvas mounted on panel, h 58.4 x w 79.1 cm, Norton Simon Museum

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), The Vicarage Garden under Snow, Nuenen, January 1885, oil on canvas mounted on panel, h 58.4 x w 79.1 cm, Norton Simon Museum

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), The Vicarage Garden under Snow, Nuenen, January 1885, oil on canvas mounted on panel, h 58.4 x w 79.1 cm, Norton Simon Museum

Artist  
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)

Title  
Deutsch:
Der Pfarrgarten in Nuenen im Schnee
English:
Winter
The rectory garden in Nuenen in the Snow
The Vicarage Garden under Snow

Object type
painting

Genre
genre art

Date
Nuenen, probably January 1885

Medium  
Deutsch: Öl auf Leinwand auf Holz
English: oil on canvas mounted on panel

Dimensions
h 58.4 x w 79.1 cm

Collection  
Norton Simon Museum

Current location  
Pasadena

Place of creation
Nuenen

Economics, John Kenneth Galbraith

Economics, John Kenneth Galbraith

"Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists."

- John Kenneth Galbraith

This is a humorous take on economics, suggesting that while economic theories and models are complex and often debated, their practical value can sometimes seem more beneficial to economists than to society at large.

Vincent van Gogh, Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), January 1890

Vincent van Gogh, Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), January 1890

Van Gogh used Millet's work, and Alfred Delaunay's etching of Millet's work, as inspiration for this painting. In Van Gogh's version he added black crows and made the winter scene more bleak, deserted and cold. His choice of color, composition and brushstroke make this work uniquely his own.[1]

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Plow and Harrow (after Millet), Saint-Rémy, January 1890, oil on canvas, h 72 x w 92 cm, Van Gogh Museum

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Plow and Harrow (after Millet), Saint-Rémy, January 1890, oil on canvas, h 72 x w 92 cm, Van Gogh Museum

Artist  
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)

Title  
Deutsch: Pflug und Egge (nach Millet)
English: Plow and Harrow (after Millet)

Object type
painting

Genre
landscape art

Date
Saint-Rémy, January 1890

Medium
oil on canvas

Dimensions
height: 72 cm (28.3 in); width: 92 cm (36.2 in)

Collection  
Van Gogh Museum

Current location  
Amsterdam

Place of creation
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copies_by_Vincent_van_Gogh

Wait, Joyce Meyer

Wait, Joyce Meyer

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.”

– Joyce Meyer

This quote emphasizes that patience is not just about the act of waiting itself, but about maintaining a positive attitude and good behavior during the wait.

Happiness, Dalai Lama

Happiness, Dalai Lama

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

- Dalai Lama

This quote emphasizes that happiness is not handed to us; it is something we create through our choices and actions. It suggests that we have the power to shape our own happiness by the way we live and interact with the world.

Investment, Sir John Templeton

Investment, Sir John Templeton

“The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’”

- Sir John Templeton

Templeton warns against the common pitfall of believing that market conditions are unique or unprecedented. This quote underscores the importance of historical perspective and skepticism towards claims that defy long-established investment principles.

Consolation, Oscar Wilde

Consolation, Oscar Wilde

“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.”

- Oscar Wilde

Wilde's quote suggests that difficult experiences, though painful at the time, can lead to unexpected positive outcomes. It provides comfort by encouraging us to look for the hidden benefits or lessons in challenging situations.

Investment, Robert Arnott

Investment, Robert Arnott

“In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.”

- Robert Arnott

This quote reminds us that successful investing often requires taking calculated risks and stepping out of our comfort zones. It suggests that true profitability may come from making decisions that might seem challenging or counterintuitive.

Investment, Benjamin Franklin

Investment, Benjamin Franklin

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

- Benjamin Franklin

This quote emphasizes the value of education and learning. Franklin suggests that the returns on investing in one's knowledge and skills can be far greater than any financial investment.

Hope, Emily Dickinson

Hope, Emily Dickinson

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul—and sings the tunes without the words—and never stops at all.”

- Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson's poetic description of hope as a bird captures its enduring and uplifting nature. Hope is portrayed as a constant and comforting presence within us, offering solace and inspiration.