Quote by Henry Miller

Madness is tonic and invigorating. It makes the sane more sane. The only ones who are unable to profit by it are the insane.

Madness is tonic and invigorating. It makes the sane more sa

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Henry Miller, suggests that madness has a paradoxical effect on the mind. It proposes that experiencing madness can actually have a positive impact on the sanity of individuals who are already mentally stable. It implies that encountering madness may stimulate self-reflection and provide contrast, allowing the sane to appreciate their own sanity even more. However, it states that those who are already insane are unable to benefit from it, perhaps because their mental state leaves them incapable of perceiving or processing the lessons or insights that madness can offer.

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