He Yearned for a Life of Quiet Study — Robert Crumb

10 thoughts on “He Yearned for a Life of Quiet Study — Robert Crumb”

1. “Vail”? Like the city? Or am I trying to find meaning in nothing more than an unusual spelling choice?

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   1. Yeah I was confused by the quote too. I think it might be a biblical reference to the christian “vale of tears” http://bit.ly/1kThUNn

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      1. I’m sure that that’s what it is…I think Crumb just misspelled it.

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      2. ahh, perhaps. so many kinds of veils/vails/vales!

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2. that hits home….I am searching for the answers dressed in my shorts too….we are a special breed….not bums, just dedicated seekers.
   -peace

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3. ‘VAIL’ – oops

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   1. So Crumb wasn’t the best speller :)

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4. Reblogged this on Entropic Order.

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5. this veil of tears

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6. Vail is a transitive verb. : to lower often as a sign of respect or submission.

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