Imagined Quote by Roberto Bolaño
““When Espinoza was left alone (his flight was an hour later), his thoughts turned to Liz Norton and his real chances of wooing her. He imagined her and then he imagined himself, side by side, sharing an apartment in Madrid, going to the supermarket, both of them working in the German department. He imagined his office and her office, separated by a wall, and nights in Madrid next to her, eating with friends at good restaurants, and, back at home, an enormous bathtub, an enormous bed. •””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 2666 by Roberto Bolaño, 2004
The narrator imagines an idealized future with a love interest, using fantasy to escape present loneliness.
In simple terms: He dreams of a perfect life with her.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when daydreams replace action.
Themes
loneliness
fantasy
desire
future planning
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
contemplative
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuit
- career planning
- creative writing
- relationship expectations
Key Concepts
idealization
escapism
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take toward that vision?
- How does fantasy affect your current decisions?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may hinder real progress if they remain unacted.
![“What is it that had caught your interest so and makes you lag behind?' My master [Virgil] asked, 'What do you care of they are whispering? Keep up with mr and let those people talk! Be like a solid tower, whose brave height remains unmoved by the winds that blow: the man who lets his thoughts be…” quote by Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e67/dante-alighieri-590_people-talk_what-is-it-that-had-caught-your-interest_1173080.jpg)
