Death which is the mother of the universe! – Now wear your nakedness forever, white flowers in your hair, your marriage sealed behind the sky – no revolution might destroy that maidenhood.
Allen Ginsberg
Mortality, Nature, Eternity, Poetic Imagery, Cosmic Perspective, Philosophical Reflection
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More Allen Ginsberg Quotes
“It’s too bad our problems are not solved more easily. But that is an old stupid complaint. Still the others are stupid. It is as if to save ourselves we had to save them too. That is why genius must suffer- it has to bear the burdens of the whole world. Our happiness and reality depends on the happiness and reality of others.” Allen Ginsberg
Interconnectedness, Struggle, Genius, Responsibility, Societal Critique, Philosophical Insight
Allen Ginsberg Interconnectedness, Struggle, Genius, Responsibility, Societal Critique, Philosophical Insight“Well, while I'm here I'll do the work — and what's the work? To ease the pain of living. Everything else, drunken dumbshow.” Allen Ginsberg
Purpose, Compassion, Existence, Artistic Mission, Philosophical Statement, Life’s Meaning
Allen Ginsberg Purpose, Compassion, Existence, Artistic Mission, Philosophical Statement, Life’s Meaning“Black musicians were imitating speech cadences, and Kerouac was imitating the black musicians' breath cadences on their horns and brought it back to speech. It always was speech rhythms or cadences as far as the ear that Kerouac was developing. All passed through black music.” Allen Ginsberg
Music, Literature, Cultural Influence, Artistic Innovation, Creative Process, Historical Insight
Allen Ginsberg Music, Literature, Cultural Influence, Artistic Innovation, Creative Process, Historical Insight“I have been wrathful all my life, angry against my father and all others. My wrath must end. All my images now are of heaven.” Allen Ginsberg
Transformation, Forgiveness, Healing, Spiritual Journey, Inner Peace, Personal Growth
Allen Ginsberg Transformation, Forgiveness, Healing, Spiritual Journey, Inner Peace, Personal Growth“We love to be hurt and we love to have our unhealing wounds opened and reopened again: we sit staring in the mirror of art, fascinated by our own deformities.” Allen Ginsberg
Pain, Introspection, Art, Self-reflection, Emotional Masochism, Artistic Exploration
Allen Ginsberg Pain, Introspection, Art, Self-reflection, Emotional Masochism, Artistic Exploration“Democracy! Bah! When I hear that word I reach for my feather Boa!” Allen Ginsberg
Critique, Politics, Irony, Personal Expression, Cultural Commentary, Humorous Response
Allen Ginsberg Critique, Politics, Irony, Personal Expression, Cultural Commentary, Humorous Response“The weight of the world is love. Under the burden of solitude, under the burden of dissatisfaction.” Allen Ginsberg
Love, Existence, Solitude, Emotional Weight, Poetic Insight, Philosophical Reflection
Allen Ginsberg Love, Existence, Solitude, Emotional Weight, Poetic Insight, Philosophical Reflection“I didn’t know the names of the flowers – now my garden is gone.” Allen Ginsberg
Nature, Loss, Reflection, Memory, Poetic Imagery, Personal Regret
Allen Ginsberg Nature, Loss, Reflection, Memory, Poetic Imagery, Personal Regret“Things are symbols of themselves.” Allen Ginsberg
Perception, Reality, Symbolism, Philosophical Reflection, Existential Observation, Artistic Insight
Allen Ginsberg Perception, Reality, Symbolism, Philosophical Reflection, Existential Observation, Artistic Insight“To gain your own voice, you have to forget about having it heard.” Allen Ginsberg
Authenticity, Creativity, Self-discovery, Artistic Advice, Personal Growth, Inner Voice
Allen Ginsberg Authenticity, Creativity, Self-discovery, Artistic Advice, Personal Growth, Inner Voice“Bob Dylan's one of the greatest blues singers of the western world; ancient art, on-the-spot improvisation, mind quickness, endless variation, classical formulae, prophetic vision, mighty wind-horse.” Allen Ginsberg
Artistry, Improvisation, Creativity, Musical Legacy, Cultural Icon, Poetic Vision
Allen Ginsberg Artistry, Improvisation, Creativity, Musical Legacy, Cultural Icon, Poetic Vision“The only way to gain power in a world that is moving too fast is to learn to slow down.” Allen Ginsberg
Power, Pace, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Philosophical Advice, Societal Observation
Allen Ginsberg Power, Pace, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Philosophical Advice, Societal Observation“Nobody saves America by sniffing cocaine. Jiggling your knees blankeyed in the rain, when it snows in your nose you catch cold in your brain.” Allen Ginsberg
Critique, Addiction, Societal Decay, Poetic Imagery, Cultural Commentary, Metaphorical Warning
Allen Ginsberg Critique, Addiction, Societal Decay, Poetic Imagery, Cultural Commentary, Metaphorical Warning“The suffering itself is not so bad; it's the resentment against suffering that is the real pain.” Allen Ginsberg
Suffering, Transformation, Resilience, Inner Pain, Emotional Wisdom, Philosophical Reflection
Allen Ginsberg Suffering, Transformation, Resilience, Inner Pain, Emotional Wisdom, Philosophical Reflection“A naked lunch is natural to us We eat reality sandwiches. But allegories are so much lettuce. Don't hide the madness.” Allen Ginsberg
Reality, Perception, Authenticity, Artistic Expression, Metaphorical Advice, Creative Philosophy
Allen Ginsberg Reality, Perception, Authenticity, Artistic Expression, Metaphorical Advice, Creative Philosophy“I am 23, the year of the iron birthday, the gate of darkness. I am ill.” Allen Ginsberg
Transformation, Struggle, Introspection, Personal Journey, Existential Crisis, Poetic Metaphor
Allen Ginsberg Transformation, Struggle, Introspection, Personal Journey, Existential Crisis, Poetic Metaphor“First thoughts are the strongest.” Allen Ginsberg
Intuition, Creativity, Inspiration, Spontaneity, Artistic Advice, Philosophical Insight
Allen Ginsberg Intuition, Creativity, Inspiration, Spontaneity, Artistic Advice, Philosophical Insight“Others can measure their visions by what we see.” Allen Ginsberg
Perception, Inspiration, Artistic Influence, Visionary Insight, Creative Legacy, Philosophical Statement
Allen Ginsberg Perception, Inspiration, Artistic Influence, Visionary Insight, Creative Legacy, Philosophical Statement“Our heads are round so thought can change direction.” Allen Ginsberg
Flexibility, Thinking, Adaptability, Intellectual Growth, Philosophical Reflection, Creative Mindset
Allen Ginsberg Flexibility, Thinking, Adaptability, Intellectual Growth, Philosophical Reflection, Creative Mindset“What thoughts I have of you tonight, Walt Whit- man, for I walked down the sidestreets under the trees with a headache self-conscious looking at the full moon. In my hungry fatigue, and shopping for images, I went into the neon fruit supermarket, dreaming of your enumerations!” Allen Ginsberg
Admiration, Imagination, Fatigue, Poetic Journey, Connection, Surreal Imagery
Allen Ginsberg Admiration, Imagination, Fatigue, Poetic Journey, Connection, Surreal Imagery