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One human life is deeper than the ocean. Strange fishes…

“One human life is deeper than the ocean. Strange fishes and sea-monsters and mighty plants live in the rock-bed of our spirits. The whole of human history is an undiscovered continent deep in our souls. There are dolphins, plants that dream, magic birds inside us. The sky is inside us. The earth…” quote by Ben Okri
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“One human life is deeper than the ocean. Strange fishes and sea-monsters and mighty plants live in the rock-bed of our spirits. The whole of human history is an undiscovered continent deep in our souls. There are dolphins, plants that dream, magic birds inside us. The sky is inside us. The earth is in us.”

Ben Okri

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human existence mirrors the deep, mysterious ocean, filled with unseen wonders and inner worlds.

In simple terms: Life is a deep, unseen ocean within us.

Key Takeaway

Explore inner depths to discover hidden potential.

Themes

spirituality imagination humanity

Mood

wonderful introspective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • self‑exploration

Key Concepts

mythology psychology nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden depths have you discovered?
  • How can you connect inner visions with daily life?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical use.

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