Once I thought that to be human was the highest aim a man could have, but I see now that it was meant to destroy me. To-day I am proud to say that I am inhuman, that I belong not to men and governments, that I have nothing to do with creeds and principles. I have nothing to do with the creaking machinery of humanity - I belong to the earth!
In Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer," the author reflects on his evolving perspective of humanity. Initially, he believed that being human was the ultimate goal, but he later realizes that this perspective was detrimental to his well-being. The burdens of societal norms and obligations weighed heavily on him, leading to his disillusionment with human conventions.
Now, Miller takes pride in identifying as "inhuman," detaching himself from the constraints of society, government, and established beliefs. He expresses a newfound connection to the earth itself, asserting his independence from the complexities of human life and embracing a more primal existence that transcends traditional human values.
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