"I can very well do without God both in my life and in my painting, but I cannot, suffering as I am, do without something which is greater than I am, which is my life, the power to create"

Vincent Van Gogh's quote speaks to the power of creativity and the need for something greater than oneself. He acknowledges that he does not require God in his life or his painting, but he does need something greater than himself. This something is his life and the power to create. He is suffering, and this power to develop is what gives him hope and strength. It gives convenience and solace in times of trouble. It is a pointer that he can producing something beautiful and meaningful, even in the middle of his suffering. The power to develop is a reminder that he is not alone, and that he can find solace in his own creativity. It is a suggestion that he can creating something that is higher than himself.