Quote by Neil Gaiman

...gods, religions and national boundaries are absolutely imaginary. They don't tend to exist. As soon as you pull back half a mile and look down at the Earth there are no national boundaries. There aren't even national boundaries when you get down and walk around. They're just imaginary lines we draw on maps. I just get fascinated by people who assume that things that are imaginary have no relevance to their lives.

...gods, religions and national boundaries are absolutely im

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's views on the imaginary nature of gods, religions, and national boundaries. By mentioning that these concepts cease to exist when observed from a distance or on the ground, the speaker emphasizes that they are merely human creations without objective reality. The quote suggests that it is interesting how some people fail to acknowledge the impact that these imaginary constructs can have on their lives, disregarding their relevance and influence in shaping societies and beliefs.

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