Nature of man Quote by Henry Miller
““Today I am proud to say that I am inhuman, that I belong not to men and governments, that I have nothing to do with creeds and principles. I have nothing to do with the creaking machinery of humanity-I belong to the earth!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tropic of Cancer, 1934
Rejecting societal labels and institutions, the speaker claims a primal, earth‑bound identity beyond human constructs.
In simple terms: He feels he belongs to nature, not society.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic, personal truth.
Themes
individualism
rebellion
nature
existentialism
Mood
defiant
lonely
Type
philosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- artistic creation
- spiritual solitude
Key Concepts
philosophy
identity
freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “inhuman” mean to you?
- How can you balance personal freedom with community?
A Different Perspective
Such rejection can isolate and ignore useful structures.
