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We imagine that we want to escape our selfish and commonplace existence, but we cling desperately to our chains. – Anne Sullivan Macy

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Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior. – Georg Brandes

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I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the hearts affections, and the truth of imagination. – John Keats

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