Quote by Norman Douglas

There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect it bids a man to ponder or create and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide.

There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respec

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This quote emphasizes the presence of a creative and introspective element within each individual. It suggests that there is a poetic and imaginative essence within us that deserves recognition and admiration. This inner core prompts a person to reflect, generate new ideas, and take solace. It implies that even when the external world fails to satisfy our emotional and intellectual needs, we can always retreat to this hidden part of ourselves to find comfort and fulfillment.

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