Madness need not be all breakdown. It may also be break-through.

R.D. Laing

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Topic

Genius and insanity Insanity Creativity Innovation Ideas

Author

R.D. Laing

Source

The Politics of Experience

Language

English

Time

1967 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Psychiatrist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Laing, Ronald David. The Politics of Experience. Penguin Books, 1967, ch. 6.

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That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.

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English
Time
1969 1960s 20th century
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The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.

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Albert Einstein
Source
What I Believe. Living Philosophies 13 Forum and Century
Medium
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Language
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Time
1930 1930s 20th century
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Citation

Einstein, Albert. "What I Believe. Living Philosophies 13." Forum and Century, Oct. 1930, vol. 84, issue 4, pp. 193-194.