1 - 2 A child's spirit is like a child, you can never…
“1 - 2 A child's spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back. Arthur Miller A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself. Arthur Miller A playwright lives in an occupied country. And if you can't live that way you don't stay. Arthur Miller A suicide kills two people, Maggie, that's what it's for! Arthur Miller All we are is a lot of talking nitrogen. Arthur Miller Betrayal is the only truth that sticks. Arthur Miller Can anyone remember love? It's like trying to summon up the smell of roses in a cellar. You might see a rose, but never the perfume. Arthur Miller Certainly the most diverse, if minor, pastime of literary life is the game of Find the Author. Arthur Miller Don't be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value. Arthur Miller Everybody likes a kidder, but nobody lends him money. Arthur Miller He wants to live on through something-”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Miller reflects on innocence, love, truth, and societal values through paradoxical observations.
In simple terms: He explores human nature and societal contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about love, truth, and value.
Themes
innocence
love
truth
value
society
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- relationships
- media criticism
- political activism
- literary games
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
paradox
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “child’s spirit” mean today?
- How do we balance profit and value?
A Different Perspective
His aphorisms may oversimplify complex realities.