The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
Anais NinRead
I am an excitable person who only understands life lyrically, musically, in whom feelings are much stronger as reason. I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn't impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the desire for experiencing life in a deep, passionate, and artistic manner, prioritizing feelings over logic.
Anais Nin's quote expresses a profound yearning for beauty and extraordinary experiences in life, suggesting that the speaker's emotional connection to the world surpasses rational understanding. They are drawn to the marvelous and reject anything that does not evoke deep feelings, highlighting a desire to transcend the mundane and embrace a more vibrant, intoxicating reality. By rejecting confinement and pursuing liberation, the speaker underlines the importance of artistic expression and ecstatic experiences in truly living.
Themes
LifeArtExperienceFeelingsEscapeBeautyPassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire someone giving a speech about the importance of pursuing creativity.
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