"Poetry is a dissociating and anarchic force which through analogy, associations and imagery, thrives on the destruction of known relationships."

-- Antonin Artaud

#Analogies Quotes #Association Quotes #Destruction Quotes

“Films that are entertainments give simple answers but I think that's ultimately more cynical, as it denies the viewer room to think. If there are more answers at the end, then surely it is a richer experience.”
“I think Americans are very patriotic.”
“The next time she comes back, no matter what she says, listen to her well. If she cries, give her a handkerchief and wait until she's done crying. If she curses me, curse with her. And if by any chance she asks about me, tell her that I'm sorry.”
“I don't believe in God, but I do believe in that chaotic reality, and also this: that none of us knows anything about anything. Period.”
“Life isn't some vertical or horizontal line -- you have your own interior world, and it's not neat.”
“I believe unconditionally in the ability of people to respond when they are told the truth. We need to be taught to study rather than believe, to inquire rather than to affirm.”
“Greet everyone you meet with a warm smile. No matter how busy you are, don't rush encounters with coworkers, family, and friends. Speak softly. Listen attentively. Act as if every conversation you have is the most important thing on your mind today. Look your children and your partner in the eyes when they talk to you. Stroke the cat, caress the dog. Lavish love on every living being you meet. See how different you feel at the end of the day....”
“To the desert go profits and hermits, through deserts go pilgrims and exiles. Here the leaders of the great religions have sought the therapeutic and spiritual values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality.”

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