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“Creating doesn't make us unhappy, unhappiness makes us creative. To create is to live, and in living, we want only to creat more, to set our foundations depper and reach higher toward the sky. If sadness is what makes us creative, then sadness is nothing else but life.”

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Eric G. Wilson
Eric G. Wilson

Eric G. Wilson is a renowned author born in 1967. His works span across philosophy, literature, and cognitive science, known for their unique perspective and profound insights. more

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