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Crazies Quote by Siddhartha Mukherjee

“We of the craft are all crazy,” Lord Byron, the high priest of crazies, wrote. “Some are affected by gaiety, others by melancholy, but all are more or less touched.” quote by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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““We of the craft are all crazy,” Lord Byron, the high priest of crazies, wrote. “Some are affected by gaiety, others by melancholy, but all are more or less touched.””

Siddhartha Mukherjee

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Don Juan”, 1819

He describes the artistic community as eccentric, ranging from joyful to melancholic, yet all share a touch of madness.

In simple terms: Artists are often eccentric.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creative unpredictability.

Themes

creativity madness artistic temperament diversity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic circles
  • creative collaborations
  • mental health discussions

Key Concepts

eccentricity emotional spectrum shared experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does madness fuel art?
  • Can we balance eccentricity with stability?
A Different Perspective

Not all eccentricity is productive; may hinder collaboration.

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