Quote by Gertrude Stein

The unreal is natural, so natural that it makes of unreality the most natural of anything natural. That is what America does, and that is what America is.


The unreal is natural, so natural that it makes of unreality

Summary

This quote highlights how the concept of "the unreal," or the fabrication of stories and illusions, is deeply rooted in American culture. It suggests that America, as a nation, has an innate tendency to create and embrace these unreal narratives and transform them into a perceived reality. This could be interpreted as a commentary on America's ability to invent and perpetuate myths, perhaps referring to its history of promoting idealized visions of freedom, success, and progress. It implies that this inclination towards the unreal has become an inherent part of American identity.

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By Gertrude Stein
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