“To be a poet is to be a child who never grows up.”
What this quote means
For Arrabal, the poet is one who keeps a child's soul, capable of wonder, play, and limitless imagination. Growing up often means losing that freshness. This resonates because it celebrates creativity and innocence, qualities that adult life tends to stifle. It applies to all artists, but also to each of us: awakening the inner child means rediscovering simple joy and the ability to see the world differently.
How to apply it daily
Today, allow yourself a moment of pure play: draw, build, or invent a story with no purpose, just for fun.
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