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What does it mean?
The speaker gives up on truth to pursue fantasy instead.
In plain terms
I prefer fantasy over truth.
What can you take from it?
Sometimes fiction is more comforting than truth.

Where it applies

  • comfort
  • disillusionment
  • art

Putting it to work

  • escape
  • reframing

Questions to consider

  • Do you prefer truth or comfort?
  • Why seek fantasy?

Another view

Avoiding truth can lead to harmful delusions.

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