Quotes on Madness

“We work in the dark, we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion, and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.” ~Henry  James

quotes on madness

“Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy.” ~Nora Ephron

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“They deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold; and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.” ~Khalil Gibran

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“Those who danced were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ~Nietzsche

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“Being crazy isn’t enough.” ~Dr. Seuss

quotes on madness

 

“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.” ~Allen Ginsberg

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“The only difference between an artist and a lunatic is, perhaps, that the artist has the restraint or courtesy to conceal the intensity of his obsession from all except those similarly afflicted.” ~Osbert Sitwell

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“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel

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“Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it.” ~August Strindberg

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“The stupid believe that to be truthful is easy, only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is.” ~Willa Cather

quotes on madness

 

“One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.” ~George Orwell

quotes on madness