Quote by Roger Lewis

I think that one of the qualifications of artists should be a vow of celibacy. They should be confined to ruining only their own lives.

I think that one of the qualifications of artists should be

Summary

This quote suggests that artists should take a vow of celibacy to solely focus on their own lives rather than potentially ruin the lives of others. The notion highlights the turbulent and often self-destructive nature associated with artists. By refraining from intimate relationships, artists could avoid negatively impacting others through their personal struggles, enabling them to fully dedicate themselves to their work. It implies that artists, committed solely to self-destruction, can channel their emotions into their art without hurting or involving others in their turmoil.

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