Jump off. You are a protected individual. Do not fear.
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Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that societal norms, such as morals and laws, are less significant than the extraordinary experiences that should be accepted as ordinary.
Henry Miller articulates a viewpoint that challenges traditional values and norms by suggesting that what truly matters is not the rigid structures of morality, ethics, or societal beliefs, but rather the pursuit and integration of miraculous experiences into daily life. This perspective advocates for a liberation from conventional constraints to embrace a more profound and extraordinary existence.
Themes
ExperiencesNormExtraordinaryValuesLiberation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on embracing life to the fullest.
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