Quote by Francis Herbert Hedge

Dreaming is an act of pure imagination, attesting in all men a creative power, which, if it were available in waking, would make every man a Dante or Shakespeare.

Dreaming is an act of pure imagination, attesting in all men

Summary

This quote suggests that dreaming is a powerful act of imagination that exists within everyone. It implies that during dreams, people exhibit a creative ability that, if one had access to while awake, could make each individual as brilliant and artistic as famous figures like Dante or Shakespeare. Ultimately, the quote highlights the potential and artistic capacity within each person's imaginative mind during the act of dreaming.

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By Francis Herbert Hedge

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