We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.
Tom RobbinsRead
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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