"There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.”- Nietzsche
"You are only given a spark of madness. You Mustn't Lose it" - Robin Williams
Depression and the varieties of madness are real and many people would rather suffer quietly than deal with the mental health stigma of seeking help. If you know someone who is suffering from depression or a mental health issue, reach out to them and help them in a way that they need it most. It could be the kindest and most life-saving act you ever do. When genius and madness collide the result can be brilliant art or philosophy as with the cases of both Nietzsche and the late great Robin Williams. If someone had reached out to them maybe they could have transcended the reasons for their madness and their lives wouldn't have ended so tragically. Although, they both suffered from depression, they both used their ‘spark of madness’ to ‘turn muck into gold’ as Nietzsche once said, and blessed us with extraordinary work and lived rich and productive lives proving that life is more about the ride and how one lives rather than how one dies.
