“One can write out of love or hate. Hate tells one a great deal about a person. Love makes one become the person. Love, contrary to legend, is not half as blind, at least for writing purposes, as hate. Love can see the evil and not cease to be love. Hate cannot see the good and remain hate. The writer, writing out of hatred, will, thus, paint a far more partial picture than if he had written out of love.”
This book examines the concept of dreaming as both a literal nighttime experience and a metaphor for personal ambition and vision. It considers how dreams shape our understanding of reality, influence decision-making, and provide insight into the subconscious mind. The text draws on philosophical and psychological perspectives to discuss the role of dreams in human life, without specifying a particular narrative or authorial background. more
Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more
“Though very troublesome to others, anger is most so to him that has it.”
“I get strangely obsessed about the cleanliness of my house.”