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Lies Quote by Aleister Crowley

“I'm a poet, and I like my lies the way my mother used to make them.” quote by Aleister Crowley
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“I'm a poet, and I like my lies the way my mother used to make them.”

Aleister Crowley

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Lies, 1913

The poet embraces falsehoods crafted by maternal influence.

In simple terms: Poets may cherish crafted lies.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the role of imagination in storytelling.

Themes

creativity truth family influence

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • family dynamics
  • personal mythmaking

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might a poet value lies?
  • How does family shape artistic expression?
A Different Perspective

Lies can distort reality and relationships.

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