The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
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Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be...including our perception. Of it
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is shaped by our perceptions and choices.
This quote by Anais Nin emphasizes the idea that our experiences and the essence of life are largely determined by how we perceive and interpret them. It suggests that life is not merely a series of events that happen to us; rather, it is what we actively make of those events through our attitudes and perceptions, thereby urging us to take responsibility for our outlook on life.
Themes
LifePerceptionChoiceResponsibilityExperienceMindset
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'As Anais Nin once said, Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be...including our perception.'
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