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Awake Quote by Eduardo Galeano

“Reality is a magic lady, sometimes very mysterious. To me she is very passionate. She is real not only when she is awake, walking down the streets, but also at night when she is dreaming or when she is having nightmares. When I am writing, I am always paying tribute to her - to that lady called…” quote by Eduardo Galeano
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“Reality is a magic lady, sometimes very mysterious. To me she is very passionate. She is real not only when she is awake, walking down the streets, but also at night when she is dreaming or when she is having nightmares. When I am writing, I am always paying tribute to her - to that lady called Reality.”

Eduardo Galeano

About This Quote

Source Book: Memory of Fire, Volume 1, 1982

Reality is portrayed as a vibrant, mysterious force that influences both waking life and dreams, inspiring creative tribute.

In simple terms: Reality is a powerful, mysterious influence.

Key Takeaway

Honor and engage with reality fully.

Themes

creativity perception reality inspiration dreams

Mood

reflective poetic inspirational

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • artistic creation
  • daily observation
  • nighttime reflection

Key Concepts

Existentialism subjective experience artistic muse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your perception of reality shape your work?
  • When does reality feel most magical?
A Different Perspective

Reality can be elusive, making it hard to capture fully.

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