Accepted Quote by Ben Okri
“What hope is there for individual reality or authenticity when the forces of violence and orthodoxy, the earthly powers of guns and bombs and manipulated public opinion make it impossible for us to be authentic and fulfilled human beings? The only hope is in the creation of alternative values, alternative realities. The only hope is in daring to redream one's place in the world - a beautiful act of imagination, and a sustained act of self becoming. Which is to say that in some way or another we breach and confound the accepted frontiers of things.”
About This Quote
Authenticity is threatened by violent and oppressive forces, but creating new values and imagining alternative realities offers a path to self‑realization and fulfillment.
In simple terms: Imagining new values can restore authenticity amid oppression.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate imagination to forge new personal values.
Themes
authenticity
oppression
imagination
self‑creation
values
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- artistic expression
- personal development
- community building
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
creative resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What new values can you create for yourself?
- How can imagination translate into tangible change?
A Different Perspective
Imagining alone may not change structural oppression without concrete action.
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