Customs Quote by Henry Miller
“Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tropic of Cancer, 1934
Legal and moral systems are trivial compared to making the extraordinary ordinary.
In simple terms: Extraordinary can become normal; rules matter less.
Key Takeaway
Focus on creating wonder in everyday life.
Themes
philosophy
norms
miracle
ordinary
extraordinary
Mood
thought‑provoking
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- artistic practice
- daily mindfulness
- social innovation
- cultural change
Key Concepts
existentialism
cultural critique
creative perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to make miracles ordinary?
- How can we balance wonder with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Societies need some order; dismissing all norms can lead to chaos.
