Quote by Mark Twain

Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.

Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may s

Summary

This quote suggests the value of holding onto one's illusions or dreams, as they provide a sense of purpose and vitality to one's life. It emphasizes that even without illusions, existence may continue, but there will be an absence of true fulfillment and a lack of genuine living. It implies that illusions, however idealistic or unrealistic they may be, possess the power to breathe life into one's experiences, making life more meaningful and worth embracing.

By Mark Twain

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