Imaginary Quote by Shaun Tan
““There is an implicit recognition here that important things in life are not always immediately visible, and can't always be named, or even fully understood. Others still are entirely imaginary -- like a red tree growing suddenly in a room -- although this does not make them any less real.””
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: The Arrival, 2006
Important aspects of life may be invisible or unnamed, yet they remain real, even if imagined.
In simple terms: Invisible things can still be real.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge unseen but real elements.
Themes
perception
reality
imagination
Mood
curious
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- psychotherapy
- spiritual practice
- education
Key Concepts
existential
conceptual
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces shape your life?
- How do you validate imagined realities?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on the unseen may cause doubt.
![“There are no ordinary people. The blur or everyday reality has created a world in which most of us have forgotten our unique and sacred existence...it is [our] true self, once discovered, that enables us to understand more clearly the nature of our world, and our own existence.” quote by Kim Chestney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9e/kim-chestney-43889_higher-self_there-are-no-ordinary-people-the-blur-or_1973089.jpg)
