Imaginary things Quote by Neil Gaiman
““This isn't about what is . . . it's about what people think is. It's all imaginary anyway. That's why it's important. People only fight over imaginary things.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2012
People fight over ideas that exist only in imagination, highlighting the futility of conflict over intangible concepts.
In simple terms: Conflicts arise from imagined beliefs.
Question the reality of our disputes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- religion
- media narratives
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do we treat as real?
- How can we resolve conflicts over imagined concepts?
Imaginary disputes can have real consequences.