Quote by Henry Miller

The new always carries with it the sense of violation, of sacrilege. What is dead is sacred; what is new, that is different, is evil, dangerous, or subversive.

The new always carries with it the sense of violation, of sa

Summary

This quote suggests that new things or ideas are often met with resistance and opposition. It implies that what is familiar and established is viewed as sacred and untouchable, while anything new or different is deemed evil, dangerous, or threatening to the existing order. The quote highlights the propensity for people to cling to tradition and resist change, sometimes perceiving innovation as a violation or sacrilege against what they hold dear.

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By Henry Miller

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