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Genius

If one listens to the faintest but 

constant suggestions of his genius,

which are certainly true,
(S)he sees not to what extremes or even insanity
it may lead him
and yet that way, as he grows more resolute and faithful
His road lies!
-Henry David Thoreau

Vincent Van Gogh adds here:
"But what's your ultimate goal - you'll say
The goal will become clearer
will take shape slowly and surely
as the croquis becomes a sketch
sketch a painting

As one works more seriously
as one digs deeper
into the original vague ideas
the first fugitive passing thought
unless it becomes firms "

Authors

Henry David Thoreau

Vincent van Gogh