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“I am an idealist who believes in reality, and who, therefore, in all i write strive to be real, to keep both my own feet and the feet of my readers on the ground so that no matter how high we dream our dreams will be based on reality” quote by Jack London
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““I am an idealist who believes in reality, and who, therefore, in all i write strive to be real, to keep both my own feet and the feet of my readers on the ground so that no matter how high we dream our dreams will be based on reality””

Jack London

About This Quote

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

He urges writers to ground imagination in reality, ensuring dreams remain practical.

In simple terms: Dreams need reality to be useful.

Key Takeaway

Balance imagination with practicality.

Themes

creativity reality writing

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • authoring novels
  • planning projects
  • setting realistic goals

Key Concepts

pragmatism idealism grounded imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep dreams realistic?
  • When does practicality stifle creativity?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may limit bold innovation if over‑grounded.

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