Abundance Quote by Anais Nin
“I like extravagance. Letters which give the postman a stiff back to carry, books which overflow from their covers, sexuality which bursts the thermometers.”
About This Quote
The speaker celebrates excess in language, literature, and desire, seeing them as sources of vitality and intensity.
In simple terms: Lover of bold, overflowing expression.
Key Takeaway
Excess fuels creative and sensual energy.
Themes
art
literature
sensuality
excess
creativity
Mood
passionate
intense
playful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing a passionate novel
- designing a lavish interior
- curating an avant‑garde exhibition
Key Concepts
the relationship between form and feeling
the power of abundance
Practical Applications
- embrace abundant language in storytelling
- use sensory overload to evoke strong emotions
Questions to Reflect On
- How does excess enhance or hinder authentic expression?
- When does abundance become noise?
A Different Perspective
Overindulgence can obscure clarity and alienate audiences seeking restraint.
![“When the fountains of government [borrowing] abundance began to dry up, when through lack of funds and the impossibility of negotiating fresh loans the state was forced to check the extension of bureaucracy and to put a stop to public works, then and then only did the Italians realize what it…” quote by John T. Flynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/908/john-t-flynn-18493_abundance_when-the-fountains-of-government-borrowi_2663.jpg)
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
