We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.
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In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn't creak.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art provides a stable refuge amidst life's uncertainties.
This quote by Tom Robbins suggests that while life can be chaotic and filled with unsettling experiences, art serves as a reliable and calming presence. It implies that art can transcend the noise and turmoil of existence, offering both solace and a pathway for expression, much like a sturdy staircase in a creaky, haunted house.
Themes
ArtLifeStabilityExpressionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity in the workplace, one might quote Tom Robbins to emphasize the importance of artistic expression.
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