Dreams Quote by Neil Gaiman
““It begins, as most things begin, with a song. In the beginning, after all, were the words, and they came with a tune. That was how the world was made, how the void was divided, how the lands and the stars and the dreams and the little gods and the animals, how all of them came into the world. They were sung. The great beasts were sung into existence, after the Singer had done with the planets and the hills and the trees and the oceans and the lesser beasts. The cliffs that bound existence were sung, and the hunting grounds, and the dark. Songs remain. They last. The right song can turn an emperor into a laughingstock, can bring down dynasties. A song can last long after the events and the people in it are dust and dreams and gone. That's the power of songs.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sandman, 1990s (collection: The Dream Hunters)
Songs are portrayed as fundamental creative forces that shape reality and history, capable of building and destroying civilizations.
In simple terms: Songs create and change the world.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of narrative and music.
Themes
creation
power
history
myth
art
Mood
reflective
inspiring
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- political propaganda
- rituals
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
cosmology
cultural influence
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do songs influence collective memory?
- Can art be weaponized?
A Different Perspective
Songs can be misused for manipulation and control.
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