Quote by Antonin Artaud

It is not opium which makes me work but its absence, and in order for me to feel its absence it must from time to time be present.

It is not opium which makes me work but its absence, and in

Summary

This quote suggests that the motivation to work comes from the absence of something desired, rather than the presence of it. The author likens this desire to the cravings for opium, indicating that the absence or longing for a particular thing drives them to be productive. The quote implies that in order to appreciate the benefits or the fulfillment of something, it is necessary to experience its temporary unavailability.

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By Antonin Artaud

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