Quote by Andre Breton

No one who has lived even for a fleeting moment for something other than life in its conventional sense and has experienced the exaltation that this feeling produces can then renounce his new freedom so easily.

No one who has lived even for a fleeting moment for somethin

Summary

This quote highlights how individuals who have experienced a different kind of purpose and passion in life, beyond the ordinary, find it difficult to let go of their newfound freedom. The "exaltation" that comes from pursuing something meaningful and unconventional illuminates a sense of liberation and fulfillment that cannot be easily discarded. It suggests that once people have tasted this unique way of living, it becomes challenging to revert to a conventional existence.

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By Andre Breton

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