I am the angel of reality, Seen for a moment standing in the door.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reality appears briefly and distinctly, like an angel standing in a doorway.
- In plain terms
- True reality is seen only for a short moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Clear perception of reality is rare.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last feel truly present?
- How do you know what is real?
Another view
The image is abstract and hard to define concretely.
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