The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
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Reality doesn’t impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me. I escape, one way or another. No more walls.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to transcend mundane reality through heightened states of ecstasy and escape.
Anais Nin reflects on her disdain for ordinary reality, suggesting that she finds more value in intense feelings and experiences, such as intoxication and ecstasy. She views these heightened states as essential for her freedom, implying that the constraints of everyday life can be stifling, and she seeks liberation from these 'walls' through various forms of escapism.
Themes
RealityIntoxicationEcstasyEscapeFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about breaking free from societal constraints.
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