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“Nothing's real unless you want it to be, and anything can be real if you want it to enough; so real doesn't really mean anything.” quote by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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“Nothing's real unless you want it to be, and anything can be real if you want it to enough; so real doesn't really mean anything.”

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

About This Quote

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

Reality is shaped by belief; if you truly desire something, it can become real, making the concept of “real” fluid.

In simple terms: Belief creates reality.

Key Takeaway

Align belief with goals.

Themes

belief reality perception

Mood

curious hopeful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • creative visualization
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs limit you?
  • How can you test if a belief is useful?
A Different Perspective

Belief alone may not change external constraints.

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