Bearable Quote by Jim Tully
“The imaginative young vagabond quickly loses the social instincts that help to make life bearable for other men. Always he hears voices calling in the night from far-away places where blue waters lap strange shores. He hears birds singing and crickets chirping a luring roundelay. He sees the moon, yellow ghost of a dead planet, haunting the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wandering Soul, 1925
A restless creative spirit drifts away from societal norms, seeking distant, exotic experiences, but loses the grounding social instincts that make life tolerable for others.
In simple terms: Creative wanderers lose social ties.
Key Takeaway
Balance imagination with community.
Themes
creativity
isolation
longing
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- artist retreats
- solo travel
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay socially grounded while pursuing imagination?
- What rituals keep you connected?
A Different Perspective
Social connection is essential for wellbeing.
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