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We are *all* we are, and all in a sense we care to dream…

“We are *all* we are, and all in a sense we care to dream we are. And for that matter, anything outlandish, bizarre, is a godsend in this rather stodgy life. It is after all just what the old boy said – it's only the impossible that's credible; whatever credible may mean...” quote by Walter de la Mare
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““We are *all* we are, and all in a sense we care to dream we are. And for that matter, anything outlandish, bizarre, is a godsend in this rather stodgy life. It is after all just what the old boy said – it's only the impossible that's credible; whatever credible may mean...””

Walter de la Mare

About This Quote

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

The quote celebrates imagination, urging us to embrace wild, impossible ideas as sources of inspiration in a mundane world.

In simple terms: Dreams and absurd ideas fuel creativity.

Key Takeaway

Allow space for the impossible.

Themes

creativity imagination inspiration

Mood

hopeful playful

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • brainstorming sessions
  • innovation workshops
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

dreams absurdity possibility artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “impossible” idea excites you?
  • How can absurdity spark real solutions?
A Different Perspective

Impossible ideas may be dismissed as impractical.

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