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Ariel Dorfman

We can live with lots of things, but we can't live without imagination, we can't live without hope.

Imagination

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Ariel Dorfman is saying that while people can manage many challenges or hardships, imagination and hope are essential for survival. Without the ability to envision possibilities and believe in a better future, life loses its meaning and becomes unbearable.

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