I don't think the world will destroy itself in a nuclear cataclysm. On the contrary, we have the capacity to save ourselves and save the planet, and we will use it.
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His lifetime was less than a fraction of a second in infinity. Or maybe he did not even exist; maybe human beings, the planets, everything in Creation were a dream...an illusion. He smiled with humility when he remembered.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the fleeting nature of existence and the idea that reality may be an illusion.
Isabel Allende's quote invites contemplation on the insignificance of human life against the vastness of infinity. It suggests that our existence, the planets, and all of Creation could merely be constructs of a dream, prompting a sense of humility and awareness of the larger mysteries of life.
Themes
ExistenceIllusionRealityHumilityCreation
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about the nature of reality, this quote can introduce the idea of existentialism.
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