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Books Quote by Clive Barker

“I dreamed a limitless book, A book unbound, Its leaves scattered in fantastic abundance. On every line there was a new horizon drawn, New heavens supposed; New states, new souls. One of those souls, Dozing through some imagined afternoon, Dreamed these words. And needing a hand to set them down…” quote by Clive Barker
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““I dreamed a limitless book, A book unbound, Its leaves scattered in fantastic abundance. On every line there was a new horizon drawn, New heavens supposed; New states, new souls. One of those souls, Dozing through some imagined afternoon, Dreamed these words. And needing a hand to set them down, Made mine.””

Clive Barker

About This Quote

The speaker describes a boundless, imaginative book that creates new worlds and souls, culminating in a personal contribution.

In simple terms: A limitless, creative book that births new worlds and a personal hand.

Key Takeaway

Create and share your own imaginative visions.

Themes

creativity imagination creation

Mood

dreamy inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing fiction
  • world‑building
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

mythopoeia authorial voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance imagination and clarity?
  • What does “hand” symbolize in creation?
A Different Perspective

Risk of becoming self‑indulgent without audience.

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