Giving Quote by Tennessee Williams
“I don't want realism. I'll tell you what I want. Magic! Yes, yes, magic! I try to give that to people. I misrepresent things to them. I don't tell the truth. I tell what ought to be truth. And if that is sinful, then let me be damned for it!”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams, 1947
The speaker rejects factual representation, preferring imaginative, idealized truth that inspires hope, even if it bends reality.
In simple terms: Prefers hopeful imagination over harsh facts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inspiring visions despite factual limits.
Themes
imagination
truth
artistry
ethics
illusion
Mood
hopeful
defiant
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
dramatic
When to use this quote
- theatre performance
- creative writing
- motivational speaking
- personal counseling
- advertising
Key Concepts
idealism
narrative construction
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are worth reshaping?
- When does imagination become deception?
A Different Perspective
Idealized narratives can mislead or create false expectations.
