Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Be regular and orderly in your life like a bourgeois, so that you may be violent and original in your work.

Be regular and orderly in your life like a bourgeois, so tha

Summary

This quote suggests that maintaining a structured and disciplined lifestyle in one's daily routine, resembling that of a middle-class individual, allows for expanded freedom and creativity in one's professional endeavors. By prioritizing regularity and orderliness in mundane aspects of life, individuals are able to carve out space for wild and unique expressions in their work. This balancing act between conformity and unconventionality highlights the idea that a well-organized and predictable foundation can serve as a springboard for unleashing extraordinary and innovative ideas in the creative realm.

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By Gustave Flaubert

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