Instead of asking 'How much damage will the work in question bring about?' why not ask 'How much good? How much joy?' Henry Miller bringdamagegood Change image and share on social
Sin, guilt, neurosis; they are one and the same, the fruit of the tree of knowledge. Henry Miller fruitguiltknowledge Change image and share on social
The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way. Henry Miller contentleadleader Change image and share on social
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. Henry Miller cylinderenginehorsepower Change image and share on social
To live without killing is a thought which could electrify the world, if men were only capable of staying awake long enough to let the idea soak in. Henry Miller awakecapableelectrify Change image and share on social
Any genuine philosophy leads to action and from action back again to wonder, to the enduring fact of mystery. Henry Miller actionbackendure Change image and share on social
The worst sin that can be committed against the artist is to take him at his word, to see in his work a fulfillment instead of an horizon. Henry Miller artistbadcommit Change image and share on social
Back of every creation, supporting it like an arch, is faith. Enthusiasm is nothing: it comes and goes. But if one believes, then miracles occur. Henry Miller archbackbelieve Change image and share on social
I see America spreading disaster. I see America as a black curse upon the world. I see a long night settling in and that mushroom which has poisoned the world withering at the roots. Henry Miller americablackcurse Change image and share on social
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 authorcommunicationgood share on social