Look out! Be on your guard, because alone of all the arts, music moves all around you.
Jean CocteauRead
My dreams were at once more fantastic and agreeable than my writings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The author suggests that her dreams were more imaginative and pleasing than the stories she wrote.
In this quote, Mary Shelley reflects on the disparity between her dreams and her written works, implying that the realm of dreams offers a rich canvas of creativity and emotion that often surpasses the limitations of her literary endeavors. This highlights the profound and sometimes unrestrained nature of dreams compared to the structured and often self-critical process of writing.
Themes
DreamsWritingImaginationCreativityArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a creative writing workshop to inspire writers.
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