Everything is dead while it lives.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even things that are alive and moving can feel lifeless or devoid of meaning. It's like when you get bored with your favorite toy or game - it no longer feels exciting, even though it's still the same object. The quote encourages us to find ways to appreciate the world around us and not take things for granted, even if they seem ordinary or familiar.
About Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele was an Austrian Expressionist painter known for his intense and sexually raw self-portraits and paintings. His twisted body shapes and expressive lines were hallmarks of his early Expressionist style, and he was mentored by the famous painter Gustav Klimt.
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All beautiful and noble qualities have been united in me… I shall be the fruit which will leave eternal vitality behind even after its decay. How great must be your joy, therefore, to have given birth to me.
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