If you want to be a grocer, or a general, or a politician, or a judge, you will invariably become it; that is your punishment. If you never know what you want to be, if you live what some might call the dynamic life but what I will call the artistic life, if each day you are unsure of who you are and what you know you will never become anything, and that is your reward.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that society often pushes individuals to conform to specific roles and careers. It suggests that if someone actively pursues a certain path, they will become what they desire, but this could be seen as a punishment. On the other hand, the quote argues that living an uncertain and exploratory life, embracing a sense of artistic freedom and curiosity, can lead to a rewarding experience of self-discovery and constant growth. It emphasizes the rewards of embracing uncertainty and not being confined by societal expectations.

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