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Letter 043 Paris, October 14 1875 巴黎 1875年10月14日

Dear Theo, Just another few words to cheer myself as well as you. I advised you to dispose 决定、处理 of your books, and advise it still. Be sure to do it, it will give you peace of mind. But at the same time be careful not to become narrow-minded 狭隘的、小心眼的 , or afraid of reading what is well written, quite the contrary, such writings are a source 源泉 of comfort in life. `Que toutes les choses qui sont véritables, toutes les choses qui sont honnêtes, toutes les choses qui sont justes, tout les choses qui sont pures, toutes les choses qui sont amiables, tout les choses qui sont de bonne réputation, et où il y a quelque vertu, et qui sont dignes de louange, que toutes ces choses occupent vos pensées'. [ Whatsoever 无论什么 things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; and if there be any virtue 高尚的道德 , and if there be any praise 赞扬 , think on these things. ] Seek only for light and freedom and do not immerse yourself too deeply in the worldly mire. 只追寻光明和自由，而不要使自己身陷于世俗的泥沼。 How I should like to have you here, to show you the Luxembourg 卢森堡博物馆 and the Louvre 卢浮宫 , etc., but I have the feeling that you, too, will be coming here one day. （凡高果然预感对了，提奥后来的确来到巴黎发展，而且事业有成。） I have had quite a good letter from Anna 安娜 （凡高的妹妹）, I am sending it on to you, but please let me have it back when you have read it. Father once wrote to me, “Do not forget the story of Icarus [神话]伊卡尔斯 , who wanted to fly to the sun, and having reached a certain height lost his wings and fell into the sea.” You may often feel that neither Anna nor I are what we hope to become and that we still lag 落后 a long way behind Father and other people, that we lack soundness and simplicity and sincerity 我们缺乏平静，朴素和诚挚. One does not become simple and true overnight. But let us persevere 坚持不懈 , and above all have patience. He who believes, does not hasten 匆忙 . Still, there is a difference between our desire to become Christians and that of Icarus to fly to the sun. 这就是我们渴望成为基督徒和伊卡尔斯（渴望）飞向太阳之间的区别。 To my mind, there is nothing wrong with having a reasonably strong body, so make sure you feed yourself properly, and if you feel very hungry sometimes, or rather, have a good appetite 有个好的食欲 , then eat well. I assure you that that is what I do myself often enough, and above all used to do. Especially bread, in my opinion, my boy, and don' t be too shy about it. “Bread is the staff of life,”“面包是生活的支柱” the English say (although they like meat as well, on the whole far too much). And now, write again soon and about everyday matters, too, for a change. Take care of yourself and give my regards to anyone who asks about me. Let us hope we see each other in a month or two. I shake you warmly by the hand in my thoughts, and am always Your loving brother, Vincent

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