All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
David BowieRead
There's a terror in knowing what the world is about
Interpretation
Understanding the harsh realities of the world can be frightening and overwhelming.
David Bowie's quote reflects the unsettling nature of gaining knowledge about the world and its complexities. Knowing the truth about societal issues, human behavior, and the darker aspects of life can evoke a sense of fear or terror, as it often challenges our comfort zones and perceptions of reality. This recognition can lead to introspection and a deeper understanding of our place in the world.
In practice
This quote could be used during a lecture discussing the impact of knowledge on mental health.
All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
I guess, taking away all the theatrics or the costuming and the outer layers of what I do, I'm a writer... I write.
I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.
Nothing prepared me for your smile
But I've got to think of myself as the luckiest guy. Robert Johnson only had one album's worth of work as his legacy. That's all that life allowed him.
I'm an early riser. I get up between five and six, have coffee, and read for a couple of hours before everyone else gets up.
Oceania was at war with Eurasia; therefore Oceania had always been at war with Eurasia.
Commit a crime, and the earth is made of glass.
Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
The history of philosophy is to a great extent that of a certain clash of human temperaments.
Longing is a compass that guides us through life. We may never get what we really want, that's true, but every step along the way will be determined by it.
Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security.
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