Henry Miller

What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their ability to act according to their beliefs. ↗

— Henry Miller

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What does it matter how one comes by the truth so long as one pounces upon it and lives by it? ↗

— Henry Miller

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When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat. ↗

— Henry Miller

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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

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An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness. ↗

— Henry Miller

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There is no salvation in becoming adapted to a world which is crazy. ↗

— Henry Miller

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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

#back #believes #comes #creation #enthusiasm

We have two American flags always: one for the rich and one for the poor. When the rich fly it means that things are under control; when the poor fly it means danger, revolution, anarchy. ↗

— Henry Miller

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If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. ↗

— Henry Miller

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Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself. ↗

— Henry Miller

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