Our time here is magic! It's the only space you have to realize whatever it is that is beautiful, whatever is true, whatever is great, whatever is potential, whatever is rare, whatever is unique, in. It's the only space.
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One human life is deeper than the ocean. Strange fishes and sea-monsters and mighty plants live in the rock-bed of our spirits. The whole of human history is an undiscovered continent deep in our souls. There are dolphins, plants that dream, magic birds inside us. The sky is inside us. The earth is in us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human life is rich and complex, filled with depths and mysteries that are often overlooked.
In this quote, Ben Okri emphasizes the profound depth of human existence, suggesting that within each individual lies an entire world of experiences, emotions, and potential. He compares the richness of life to the ocean, filled with strange creatures and vibrant life forms, indicating that our inner selves are as vast and unexplored as the depths of the sea, holding the history, dreams, and magic of our existence.
Themes
Human LifeDepthMysterySoulExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about self-discovery and understanding one's inner complexities.
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