Quote by R. D. Lang

Madness need not be all breakdown. It may also be break-through. It is potential liberation and renewal as well as enslavement and existential death.

Madness need not be all breakdown. It may also be break-thro

Summary

This quote suggests that madness should not solely be seen as a complete breakdown, but rather as an opportunity for a breakthrough. It emphasizes that madness has the potential for liberation and renewal, in addition to the negative aspects of enslavement and existential death. This viewpoint encourages a more nuanced understanding of madness, acknowledging that it can be a transformative experience with the capacity to lead to personal growth and liberation alongside its potential destructive consequences.

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Insanity

By R. D. Lang

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