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Dreams Quote by Oscar Wilde

“The girl laughed again. The joy of a caged bird was in her voice. Her eyes caught the melody and echoed it in radiance, then closed for a moment, as though to hide their secret. When they opened, the mist of a dream had passed across them.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““The girl laughed again. The joy of a caged bird was in her voice. Her eyes caught the melody and echoed it in radiance, then closed for a moment, as though to hide their secret. When they opened, the mist of a dream had passed across them.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

A girl’s laughter reveals a hidden, radiant joy, briefly exposing a dream‑like inner world.

In simple terms: Laughter shows hidden joy.

Key Takeaway

Listen for the subtle joy in others.

Themes

joy beauty inner life transience

Mood

poetic evocative

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • artistic performance
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

aesthetics psychology of emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments reveal your inner radiance?
  • How can you nurture lasting joy?
A Different Perspective

Joy can be fleeting and fragile.

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