Quote by Eugene Ionesco
Realism, whether it be socialist or not, falls short of reality. It shrinks it, attenuates it, falsifies it; it does not take into account our basic truths and our fundamental obsessions: love, death, astonishment. It presents man in a reduced and estranged perspective. Truth is in our dreams, in the imagination.
Summary
This quote criticizes realism, both in socialist and general contexts, for its limitations in capturing the true essence of reality. Realism is accused of diminishing and distorting reality by disregarding universal human experiences like love, death, and awe. It argues that realism presents a distorted and disconnected view of humanity. Instead, the quote suggests that truth lies within our dreams and imagination, emphasizing the importance of these elements in understanding the genuine nature of existence.
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Reality
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