“A man like Vincent van Gogh went his entire life unrecognized.”
Yeah, but van Gogh sucks. His scribbles will never stand the test of time. In 200 years you won’t be able to sell a van Gogh for a candy bar and two slices of white bread.
“In 200 years you won’t be able to sell a van Gogh for a candy bar and two slices of white bread.”
Whooa, wait just a minute. Are you saying that in 200 years my million dollar Van Gough won’t be worth squat? Dammit, I knew that was a bad investment.
As long as his writings on art are around, Van Gogh’s paintings will have worth.