The further off from England the nearer is to France-_x000D_ _x000D_ Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
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In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the summers die: Ever drifting down the stream- Lingering in the golden gleam- Life, what is it but a dream?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the nature of life and dreams, questioning the reality of existence.
In this quote, Lewis Carroll poetically expresses the transient and dreamlike quality of life. He suggests that life can often feel like a fleeting dream, filled with moments that drift away like a stream, prompting us to ponder deeper philosophical questions about our existence and the meaning of life itself.
Themes
LifeDreamPhilosophyExistenceReality
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to encourage graduates to follow their dreams.
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