The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to… — Henry Miller

The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are initiated into the mysteries. Communication then is secondary: it is perpetuation which is important. For this only one good reader is necessary.

Henry MillerAuthor · American · 1891 – 1980

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Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do. — Mark Twain
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