Ernest BeckerThe road to creativity passes so close to the madhouse and often detours or ends there.
About This Quote
This quote is all about the road to creativity. The madhouse is an interesting way to describe creativity. It’s something that shouldn’t be approached lightly because it’s filled with so many crazed people. Many people break down or go mad when they are forced to face the truth of themselves and reality.
Even though this quote says creativity could lead you to the madhouse, it also says it can lead you to something completely different. Something completely amazing.
Source: The Denial Of Death
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