Quote by Antonin Artaud

When we speak the word life, it must be understood we are not referring to life as we know it from its surface of fact, but to that fragile, fluctuating center which forms never reach.

When we speak the word life, it must be understood we are no

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This quote suggests that the word "life" does not simply cover the evident aspects we observe, but rather encompasses the intricate and ever-changing core that remains elusive and unreachable. It implies that there is a deeper, more profound essence to life that goes beyond what we can see or define through tangible facts. It highlights the ephemeral and delicate nature of this essence, emphasizing its constant state of flux.

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