Every day Quote by Henry Miller
““Every day we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heartache when we read those lines written by the hand of a master and recognize them as our own, as the tender shoots which we stifled because we lacked the faith to believe in our own powers, our own criterion of truth and beauty. Every man, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of uttering profound truths. We all derive from the same source. there is no mystery about the origin of things. We are all part of creation, all kings, all poets, all musicians; we have only to open up, only to discover what is already there.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Colossus of Maroussi, 1941
We suppress our deepest impulses, causing inner pain; honest self‑reflection reveals shared humanity and latent truth.
In simple terms: Suppressing impulses causes pain; honesty reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest self‑examination to unlock potential.
Themes
self‑reflection
authenticity
humanity
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What impulses are you silencing?
- How does honesty change your view of self?
A Different Perspective
Honesty can be unsettling and provoke discomfort.
