The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.
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Dreams are real as long as they last. Can we say more of life?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreams hold significant value and reality while they exist, reflecting on the nature of life itself.
Havelock Ellis suggests that dreams, much like life, are transient experiences that possess their own reality during their existence. This reflects a profound philosophical idea that both dreams and life are fleeting, and their significance often lies in their temporality, prompting us to appreciate the moments we have, whether in our dreams or waking life.
Themes
DreamsLifeRealityPhilosophyTransience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one’s aspirations.
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