Fragile Quote by Antonin Artaud
“When we speak the word 'life,' it must be understood we are not referring to life as we know it from its surface of fact, but to that fragile, fluctuating center which forms never reach.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Theatre and Its Double, 1938
Argues that “life” is an elusive, ever‑changing core beyond observable facts, urging deeper perception.
In simple terms: Life is a fragile, shifting inner core.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding beyond appearances.
Themes
philosophy
existence
perception
subjectivity
psychology
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic practice
- artistic creation
- mindfulness meditation
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
ontological inquiry
phenomenology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance inner insight with external reality?
- What practices help access this fragile core?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on the unseen can lead to ambiguity and paralysis.
