Changed Quote by R. D. Laing
“The schizophrenic may indeed be mad. He is mad. He is not ill. I have been told by people who have been through the mad experience how what was then revealed to them was veritable manna from Heaven. The person's whole life may be changed, but it is difficult not to doubt the validity of such vision. Also, not everyone comes back to us again.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divided Self, R. D. Laing, 1960
Madness can be a profound, transformative insight, not merely illness, though its validity is uncertain.
In simple terms: Madness may reveal deep truths.
Key Takeaway
Consider insights from unconventional experiences.
Themes
madness
insight
transformation
Mood
introspective
cautious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative breakthroughs
- spiritual visions
Key Concepts
existential psychology
subjective reality
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes insight from delusion?
- How can we verify personal revelations?
A Different Perspective
Such visions may be unreliable or harmful.
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