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Talking, talking. Spinning a web of words, pale walls of dreams, between myself and all I see
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"Talking, talking. Spinning a web of words, pale walls of dreams, between myself and all I see"

- John Gardner

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This quote speaks with the power of language and how it can be used to produce a barrier between ourselves and the world around us. By talking and spinning a web of words, we can develop a pale wall of dreams that can separate us from truth. This wall of dreams can be a method to get away from the cruelty of the world, enabling us to produce our own truth and find solace in our own ideas and feelings. It can also be a way to protect ourselves from the pain of the world, permitting us to remain in our own little bubble and not be affected by the outside world. Eventually, this quote talks to the power of language and how it can be utilized to develop a barrier in between ourselves and the world around us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Gardner between July 21, 1933 and September 14, 1982. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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