Quote by Oscar Wilde

Out of the unreal shadows of the night comes back the real life that we had known

Out of the unreal shadows of the night comes back the real l

Summary

This quote suggests that after experiencing darkness or difficult times (symbolized by the "unreal shadows of the night"), eventually our true and familiar life returns. It implies that there is always hope for a better tomorrow, as even in the darkest moments, there is a possibility for the light to shine through and bring back a sense of normality or happiness.

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By Oscar Wilde

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