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Quidquid luce fuit tenebris agit: but also the other way…

“Quidquid luce fuit tenebris agit: but also the other way around. What we experience in dreams, so long as we experience it frequently, is in the end just as much a part of the total economy of our soul as anything we "really" experience: because of it we are richer or poorer, are sensitive to one…” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“Quidquid luce fuit tenebris agit: but also the other way around. What we experience in dreams, so long as we experience it frequently, is in the end just as much a part of the total economy of our soul as anything we "really" experience: because of it we are richer or poorer, are sensitive to one need more or less, and are eventually guided a little by our dream-habits in broad daylight and even in the most cheerful moments occupying our waking spirit.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Dream experiences, when frequent, become integral to our soul's economy, influencing our waking sensitivity and actions.

In simple terms: Dreams shape our inner life and affect daily behavior.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to recurring dreams.

Themes

dreams consciousness self knowledge

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative work
  • personal reflection
  • decision making
  • emotional regulation

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns do your dreams reveal?
  • How do dreams influence your choices?
A Different Perspective

Dreams are subjective and may not reflect reality.

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