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“1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm. Henry Miller Music is a beautiful opiate, if you don't take it too seriously. Henry Miller No man is great enough or wise enough for any…” quote by Henry Miller
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“1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm. Henry Miller Music is a beautiful opiate, if you don't take it too seriously. Henry Miller No man is great enough or wise enough for any of us to surrender our destiny to. The only way in which anyone can lead us is to restore to us the belief in our own guidance. Henry Miller No matter how vast, how total, the failure of man here on earth, the work of man will be resumed elsewhere. War leaders talk of resuming operations on this front and that, but man's front embraces the whole universe. Henry Miller Obscenity is a cleansing process, whereas pornography only adds to the murk. Henry Miller One can be absolutely truthful and sincere even though admittedly the most outrageous liar. Fiction and invention are of the very fabric of life. Henry Miller One has to be a lowbrow, a bit of a murderer, to be a politician, ready and”

Henry Miller

About This Quote

The quote critiques conventional moral frameworks, emphasizing that true transformation comes from embracing the extraordinary and questioning authority.

In simple terms: Question norms, seek the miraculous.

Key Takeaway

Challenge accepted norms.

Themes

philosophy ethics individualism

Mood

provocative reflective

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • political activism
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

nihilism existentialism social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What norms limit your potential?
  • How can you balance personal freedom with societal responsibility?
A Different Perspective

The view may overlook the need for shared values and social cohesion.

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