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Henry Miller Quotes

Biography: Henry Miller is known for his semi-autobiographical novels, most notab... more Biography: Henry Miller is known for his semi-autobiographical novels, most notably "Tropic of Cancer" and "Tropic of Capricorn." Born in 1891, Miller's work is characterized by its candid, innovative style and controversial content, often delving into themes of sexuality and existentialism. He remains a significant figure in 20th-century literature. less
"The ordinary man is involved in action, the hero acts "
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Philosophy, Self-improvement, Courage
"If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having "
Tags: Philosophy, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Inner peace, Existence
"I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive"
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Perspective, Happiness, Mental health
"Confusion is a word we have invented for an order which is not yet understood"
Tags: Perspective, Perception, Learning, Knowledge, Understanding
"The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way"
Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Leadership, Influence, Contentment
"Our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack"
Tags: Self-awareness, Human experience, Inner wisdom, Mind-body connection, Body knowledge
"Every man has his own destiny; the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him"
Tags: Philosophy, Determination, Self-discovery, Individuality, Purpose
"All of my thoughts are second thoughts"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Introspection, Self-reflection, Critical thinking
"The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself"
Tags: Mindfulness, Nature, Awareness, Beauty, Curiosity
"All growth is a leap in the dark a spontaneous unpremeditated act without benefit of experience"
Tags: Self-improvement, Growth, Innovation, Experience, Risk-taking
"Living in a dream of the future is considered a waste of time. You have to live in the present and let the future take care of itself"
Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Future
"The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love"
Tags: Love, Relationships, Human nature, Empathy, Compassion
"Chaos is the score upon which reality is written"
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Perspective, Existence, Reality
"The man who looks for security even in the mind is like a man who would chop off his limbs in order to have artificial ones which will give him no pain or trouble"
Tags: Sacrifice, Pain, Human condition, Mind, Illusion
"We do not talk we bludgeon one another with facts and theories gleaned from cursory readings of newspapers magazines and digests"
Tags: Communication, Critical thinking, Debate, Information overload, Miscommunication
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