Quote by Sylvia Plath

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; I lift my eyes and all is born again.

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; I lift my eyes

Summary

This quote speaks to the idea of escape and renewal through the power of imagination and perception. By closing one's eyes, the speaker shuts out the world, symbolizing detachment from reality and all its burdens. However, upon reopening the eyes, the world is reborn, hinting at the transformative effect of seeing things with a fresh perspective. It emphasizes the beauty and potential of the human mind to create and recreate, finding solace and inspiration in moments of introspection and awakening.

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