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“I'm creating an imaginary — it's always imaginary — world in which I would like to live.” quote by William S. Burroughs
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“I'm creating an imaginary — it's always imaginary — world in which I would like to live.”

William S. Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1975

He imagines an ideal world to escape reality, acknowledging its unreality.

In simple terms: Imagining perfect worlds helps cope with life.

Key Takeaway

Create hopeful visions while staying grounded.

Themes

imagination escape idealism

Mood

contemplative dreamy

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • artistic inspiration
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology creative coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your imagined world lack?
  • How can you bring parts of it into reality?
A Different Perspective

Living only in imagination can hinder real progress.

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