Delirium Quote by Neil Gaiman
““Delirium: You use that word so much. Responsibilities. Do you ever think about what that means? I mean, what does it mean to you? In your head? Dream: Well, I use it to refer that area of existence over which I exert a certain amount of control or influence. In my case, the realm and action of dreaming. Delirium: Hump. It's more than that. The things we do make echoes. S'pose, f'rinstance, you stop on a street corner and admire a brilliant fork of lightning--ZAP! Well for ages after people and things will stop on that very same corner, stare up at the sky. They wouldn't even know what they were looking for. Some of them might see a ghost bolt of lightning in the street. Some of them might even be killed by it. Our existence deforms the universe. THAT'S responsibility.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Sandman (TV series), 2022
The speaker argues that our actions echo through reality, shaping the world and imposing responsibility on us.
In simple terms: Our deeds affect reality and create responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of your actions.
Themes
responsibility
influence
existence
consequences
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- creative work
- public statements
- social media posts
Key Concepts
causality
determinism
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your choices ripple outward?
- Can you accept responsibility for unintended effects?
A Different Perspective
Impact may be unintended or misinterpreted.
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