Henry Miller Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.”

“We do not talk - we bludgeon one another with facts and theories gleaned from cursory readings of newspapers, magazines and digests.”

“Chaos is the score upon which reality is written.”

“The world dies over and over again, but the skeleton always gets up and walks.”

“The world is the mirror of myself dying.”

“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.”

“No man is great enough or wise enough for any of us to surrender our destiny to. The only way in which anyone can lead us is to restore to us the belief in our own guidance.”

“The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.”

“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.”

“One can be absolutely truthful and sincere even though admittedly the most outrageous liar. Fiction and invention are of the very fabric of life.”