A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Even I never dreamed of Magic like this!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses awe and wonder at something seemingly extraordinary.
C. S. Lewis's quote reflects the idea that sometimes life offers surprises and experiences that exceed our wildest imaginations. It conveys a sense of enchantment and the feeling that reality can be even more magical than our dreams.
Themes
MagicWonderImaginationDreamsSurprise
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech about creativity and imagination.
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