Who said “Honest criticism means nothing: what one wants is unrestrained passion, fire for fire.”?

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Henry Miller. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Rosy Crucifixion I: Sexus (1949)

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: The Rosy Crucifixion I: Sexus (1949).

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Miller, H. (n.d.). Honest criticism means nothing: what one wants is unrestrained passion, fire for fire. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1342-honest-criticism-means-nothing-what-one-wants-is/

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Miller, Henry. “Honest criticism means nothing: what one wants is unrestrained passion, fire for fire.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1342-honest-criticism-means-nothing-what-one-wants-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Miller, Henry. “Honest criticism means nothing: what one wants is unrestrained passion, fire for fire.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1342-honest-criticism-means-nothing-what-one-wants-is/.

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