Books Quote by Lou Reed
“Life is like Sanskrit read to a pony.”
About This Quote
Life's meaning is elusive and may seem absurd, like a nonsensical chant to an animal.
In simple terms: Life can feel meaningless and absurd.
Key Takeaway
Find personal meaning despite absurdity.
Themes
meaning
absurdity
existence
communication
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
music
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How do you cope with absurd moments?
A Different Perspective
Absurdity can lead to nihilism.
![“We carry out our lives assuming ourselves to be something substantial and unchanging, and we become deeply attach[ed] to this assumed self (this attachment is known in Sanskrit as ātma-grāha ). But we attach to more than simply a notion of a self. We also reify the things that we see, hear, and…” quote by Tagawa Shun'ei](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b9/tagawa-shun-ei-69333_attachment_we-carry-out-our-lives-assuming-ourselve_855070.jpg)
