Showed me pictures in the gallery Showed me novels on the shelf Put my hands across the table Gave me knowledge of myself. Showed me visions, showed me nightmares Gave me dreams that never end Showed me light out of the tunnel When there was darkness all around instead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stories and visions teach self-knowledge and provide hope in darkness.
- In plain terms
- Books and art give you knowledge and hope when things are dark.
- What can you take from it?
- Stories teach and guide us.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What story changed you?
- Where do you find light?
Another view
Stories can also mislead.
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