Quote by Jim Harrison

Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend.

Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who possess a strong intuition and can easily discern their own thoughts and desires. These people not only listen to their inner voices but also actively follow them. As a result, they are either perceived as crazy by society, as their actions may defy convention, or they become legendary figures who are admired and remembered for their courage to live authentically. It highlights the potential distinction between being regarded as eccentric and being revered as a trailblazer.

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