Quote by Truman Capote, The Glass Harp

That, Verena managed after some suspenseful seconds, is, she said, regarding her gloved hands, remarkable. Very. I wouldn't have credited either of you with so much imagination. Or is it that I am imagining? Quite likely I'm dreaming of myself in a wet tree on a thundery night. Except I never have dreams, or perhaps I only forget them. This one I suggest we all forget.I'll own up: I think it is a dream. Miss Verena. But a man who doesn't dream is like a man who doesn't sweat: he stores up a lot of poison.

That, Verena managed after some suspenseful seconds, is, sh

Summary

This quote, spoken by a character named Verena, implies that she is surprised by the imaginative actions or thoughts displayed by someone or herself. She humorously speculates whether she is dreaming, emphasizing her own disbelief in having dreams or possibly just forgetting them. Verena suggests that dreaming is essential for a person's mental health as she compares not dreaming to not sweating â€“ accumulating toxins or negativity. Ultimately, through these imaginative musings, Verena encourages the idea of letting go of this particular dream and its potential negativity.

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By Truman Capote, The Glass Harp

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