In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts: they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882)
There have been times when I've read a book, seen a painting, or some such as that, and thought to myself "Gosh, I think I could do something like that." But I never do. Sometimes the difference between a work of genius and my paltry life is that someone else made an effort while I just sit here thinking about all I could be doing if I weren't just sitting here.
mood: melancholy
Moving Along, but Adrift
10 years ago
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