Air Quote by John Updike
““How sad, how strange, we make companions out of air and hurt them, so they will defy us, completing creation.””
About This Quote
We often create relationships with intangible ideas, then hurt them, causing rebellion that completes our creative act.
In simple terms: We make and hurt empty companions, leading to defiance that fuels creation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how we project onto emptiness and its impact.
Themes
relationships
creation
psychology
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- artistic inspiration
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
projection
rebellion
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What empty ideas do you cling to?
- How does hurting them affect your growth?
A Different Perspective
Such projections can cause unnecessary pain and misinterpretation.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)