Quote by Louis Aragon

The whole fauna of human fantasies, their marine vegetation, drifts and luxuriates in the dimly lit zones of human activity, as though plaiting thick tresses of darkness. Here, too, appear the lighthouses of the mind, with their outward resemblance to less pure symbols. The gateway to mystery swings open at the touch of human weakness and we have entered the realms of darkness. One false step, one slurred syllable together reveal a man's thoughts.

The whole fauna of human fantasies, their marine vegetation,

Summary

This quote suggests that human imaginations and fantasies thrive in the obscured corners of human existence, resembling a tangle of darkness. It further illustrates that within these shadows, symbols of enlightenment and understanding emerge, although they may appear diminished. The quote also narrates how humans, through their vulnerabilities and flaws, enter into the enigmatic realms of the unknown. It emphasizes that a single mistake or an unintentional slip of words can disclose the true nature of a person's thoughts, unraveling the depths of their mind.

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Fantasy

By Louis Aragon

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