Blanchot Quote by René Char
““Imagination consists in expelling from reality many incomplete persons, making use of the magical and subversive powers of desire, to obtain their return in the form of a completely satisfying presence. This, then, is the inextinguishable, uncreated reality.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Le Chant du Monde" by René Char, 1945
Imagination removes incomplete realities, using desire’s magical, subversive power to create a fully satisfying presence, an uncreated reality.
In simple terms: Imagination fills gaps with desire’s magic.
Key Takeaway
Use imagination to transform lack into fullness.
Themes
creativity
desire
transformation
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- design
- problem solving
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What incomplete parts do you fill with imagination?
- How does desire drive creative creation?
A Different Perspective
Imagination can detach from practical constraints.
