Believe Quote by Henry Miller
“Everyday we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heartache when we read the 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. Everyman, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of uttering profound truths.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tropic of Cancer, 1934
People suppress their deepest impulses, leading to inner pain; honest self‑reflection reveals profound truths.
In simple terms: Suppressing impulses causes pain; honesty reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty to uncover inner truth.
Themes
self‑knowledge
authenticity
creative expression
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- self‑analysis
- creative work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What impulses are you denying?
- How can honesty improve your art?
A Different Perspective
Honesty can be painful and socially risky.
