Quote by Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

Fantasies are more than substitutes for unpleasant reality; they are also dress rehearsals, plans. All acts performed in the world begin in the imagination.

Fantasies are more than substitutes for unpleasant reality;

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of fantasies in our lives. It suggests that fantasies serve not only as a means of escape from an unpleasant reality but also as a way to envision and plan for future actions. By engaging in imaginative fantasies, we can explore different possibilities and mentally rehearse our desired outcomes. This quote highlights the crucial role of the imagination, suggesting that all meaningful actions in our lives find their origins in the realm of our thoughts and fantasies.

By Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

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