“The most difficult thing to adjust to, apparently, is peace and contentment.” — Henry Miller, Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch
Tag: Henry Miller
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“The simplest thing for the body is not always easy for the mind. And when it gets particularly difficult and embarrassing is that moment when the two start going in opposite directions.” — Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn
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“Everything was for tomorrow, but tomorrow never came.” — Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn
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“Once you have given up the ghost, everything follows with dead certainty, even in the midst of chaos.” — Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn
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“As soon as you give way to fear … you become the victim.” — Henry Miller, Interview, June 1962
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“Sex is one of nine reasons for reincarnation. … The other eight are unimportant.” — Henry Miller, Sexus
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“Friends are at their best in moments of defeat — at least that is my experience. They either fail you utterly or they surpass themselves.” — Henry Miller, Sexus
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“To become the great lover, the magnetizer and catalyzer, the blinding focus and inspiration of the world, one has to first experience the profound wisdom of being an utter fool.” — Henry Miller, Sexus
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“When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends.” — Henry Miller, Sexus
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“Every man, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of profound truths.” — Henry Miller, Sexus