Cities Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“This profusion of eccentricities, this dream in masonry and living rock is not a drop scene in a theatre, but a city in the world of reality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
The quote describes a fantastical city built from stone, blurring the line between imagination and reality.
In simple terms: A vivid, imagined city feels real.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative visions as tangible possibilities.
Themes
imagination
architecture
reality
creativity
Mood
wonderful
inspired
dreamlike
Type
literary
descriptive
philosophical
When to use this quote
- architectural design
- creative writing
- urban planning
- fantasy worldbuilding
Key Concepts
fantasy
urban design
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this imagined city symbolize for you?
- How can imagination reshape your environment?
A Different Perspective
The city may be metaphorical, not an actual place.
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