Quote by Henry Miller

The life of a creator is not the only life nor perhaps the most interesting which a man leads. There is a time for play and a time for work, a time for creation and a time for lying fallow. And there is a time, glorious too in its own way, when one scarcely exists, when one is a complete void. I mean -- when boredom seems the very stuff of life.

The life of a creator is not the only life nor perhaps the m

Summary

This quote highlights that the life of a creator, although captivating, is not the only fulfilling existence one can lead. It suggests that there are different phases in life, including periods of leisure and productivity, as well as moments of creative inspiration and moments of idleness. The quote acknowledges the significance of a state of complete emptiness, where boredom becomes an essential part of existence. It implies that this state of being devoid of stimuli and distractions can bring its own unique kind of fulfillment and introspection.

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