Jump off. You are a protected individual. Do not fear.
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Through endless night the earth whirls toward a creation unknown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the journey of life and creation, emphasizing the unknown future despite the struggles faced.
Henry Miller's quote suggests that despite enduring challenges and uncertainties, represented by 'endless night,' life continues to progress towards an unexplored future. It embodies the idea that through perseverance and resilience, we are constantly moving forward into new realms of experience and creation, even when the path is shrouded in darkness.
Themes
LifeCreationUnknownJourneyStruggles
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire perseverance during tough times.
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The essential thing is to WANT to sing. This then is a song. I am singing.
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Great God! What have I turned into? What right have you people to clutter up my life, steal my time, probe my soul, suckle my thoughts, have me for your companion, confidant, and information bureau? What do you take me for? Am I an entertainer on salary, required every evening to play an intellectual farce under your stupid noses? Am I a slave, bought and paid for, to crawl on my belly in front of you idlers and lay at your feet all that I do and all that I know?
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We are swimming on the face of time and all else has drowned, is drowning, or will drown.
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To sing you must first open your mouth. You must have a pair of lungs, and a little knowledge of music. It is not necessary to have an accordion, or a guitar. The essential thing is to want to sing. This then is a song. I am singing.
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