I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Imagination and nonsense help people cope with reality by offering new perspectives and humor.
- In plain terms
- Fantasy helps you see life differently and laugh at it.
- What can you take from it?
- Use imagination to understand and enjoy life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fiction change your view of reality?
- Why is play important for adults?
Another view
Too much fantasy can disconnect you from reality.
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