Whole world Quote by Henry Miller
““Well, I'll take these pages and move on. Things are happening elsewhere. Things are always happening. It seems wherever I go there is drama. People are like lice - they get under your skin and bury themselves there. You scratch and scratch until the blood comes, but you can't get permanently deloused. Everywhere I go people are making a mess of their lives. Everyone has his private tragedy. It's in the blood now - misfortune, ennui, grief, suicide. The atmosphere is saturated with disaster, frustration, futility. Scratch and scratch, until there's no skin left. However, the effect upon me is exhilarating. Instead of being discouraged or depressed, I enjoy it. I am crying for more and more disasters, for bigger calamities, grander failures. I want the whole world to be out of whack, I want every one to scratch himself to death.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tropic of Cancer, 1934
The narrator embraces chaos and disaster, finding exhilaration in confronting life's suffering and absurdity.
In simple terms: He finds excitement in life's messes and tragedies.
Key Takeaway
Find energy in confronting hardship.
Themes
chaos
existentialism
despair
resilience
Mood
dark
intense
provocative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- social observation
- creative writing
- mental health
Key Concepts
nihilism
psychological endurance
dark humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to chaotic experiences?
- Can embracing suffering lead to growth?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive focus on disaster may foster negativity.
