Quote by Gaston Bachelard

A word is a bud attempting to become a twig. How can one not dream while writing? It is the pen which dreams. The blank page gives the right to dream.

A word is a bud attempting to become a twig. How can one not

Summary

In this quote, the author emphasizes the transformative power of words and writing. They describe a word as a small beginning, akin to a bud trying to grow into a twig. The act of writing, however, allows these words to flourish and expand. The author suggests that while writing, one cannot help but dream, as it is the pen itself that dreams through the writer's imagination. The blank page symbolizes the limitless potential for creativity and imagination, granting writers the freedom to dream and bring their thoughts to life.

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By Gaston Bachelard

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