The man who looks for security, even in the mind, is like a man who would chop off his limbs in order to have artificial ones which will give him no pain or trouble.
Henry Miller quote The ordinary man is involved in action, the hero acts. An immense difference.
Henry Miller quote The word 'civilization' to my mind is coupled with death. When I use the word, I see civilization as a crippling, thwarting thing, a stultifying thing. For me it was always so. I don't believe in the golden ages, you see... civilization is the arteriosclerosis of culture.
Henry Miller quote The man who is forever disturbed about the condition of humanity either has no problems of his own or has refused to face them.
Henry Miller quote The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are initiated into the mysteries. Communication then is secondary: it is perpetuation which is important. For this only one good reader is necessary.
Henry Miller quote The City of New York is like an enormous citadel, a modern Carcassonne. Walking between the magnificent skyscrapers one feels the presence on the fringe of a howling, raging mob, a mob with empty bellies, a mob unshaven and in rags.
Henry Miller quote Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation... the other eight are unimportant.
Henry Miller quote Obscenity is a cleansing process, whereas pornography only adds to the murk.
Henry Miller quote Biography
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