Desire Quote by Roger Scruton
“Fantasy consists in a morbid fascination with unrealities, which secretly transforms itself into a desire to make them real. Imagination is a form of intellectual control, which presents us with the image of unrealities in order that we should understand and feel distanced from them. In imagination we dominate; in fantasy, we are dominated.”
About This Quote
Fantasy reflects a hidden obsession with the unreal, turning into a desire to actualize it; imagination controls, fantasy dominates.
In simple terms: Fantasy shows our hidden love for the unreal, imagination lets us control it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the line between imagination and fantasy.
Themes
fantasy
imagination
control
desire
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- game design
- film making
- personal daydreaming
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you differentiate imagination from fantasy?
- When does fantasy become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Fantasy can blur reality, leading to escapism.
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