You have to forget about what other people say, when you're supposed to die, or when you're supposed to be loving. You have to forget about all these things. You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignore societal expectations about life milestones and embrace a crazy, free state akin to heaven.
- In plain terms
- Ignore what others say about life and be crazy like heaven.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore societal norms to find freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What societal expectations hold you back?
- Is craziness a form of freedom?
Another view
Being crazy can lead to instability or isolation.
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