"Why are we so full of restraint? Why do we not give in all directions? Is it fear of losing ourselves? Until we do lose ourselves there is no hope of finding ourselves"
- Henry Miller
About this Quote
In this quote, Henry Miller questions why human beings are frequently kept back and limited in their actions and feelings. He questions why we do not freely reveal ourselves in all instructions, without fear or doubt. Miller suggests that this restraint might originate from a worry of losing our sense of self. However, he argues that it is just when we let go of this worry and permit ourselves to lose our sense of self that we can truly find who we are. This quote motivates readers to break devoid of social expectations and embrace their real selves in order to find real fulfillment and understanding.
This quote is written / told by Henry Miller between December 26, 1891 and June 7, 1980. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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