The Constant Variable

Van Gogh saw himself as a failure. Now he's a historical icon in the way of art. He's that ear guy right?....nevermind.
Of course the above statement isn't meant to be put forth in a way to make one think "gee, I think I'm a failure, so maybe I could..." Yeah. That's not the point of it at all. Its not meant to be motivational, or even optimistic. Its there, because to have that knowledge is to see something more of the man in his own paintings. To understand that upon painting starry night, dear Vincent was not satisfied. I put an image in my head of the man looking upon his finished , now masterpiece, and saying something along the lines of "rubbish."
it seems far fetched to counter the very culture you create. To never be able to appreciate that which so many others can. Unfortunately, this sad truth is apparent in all things beautiful.
everything else is either distraction or delusion.