What we want is never simple. We move among the things we…
“What we want is never simple. We move among the things we thought we wanted: a face, a room, an open book and these things bear our names - now they want us. But what we want appears in dreams, wearing disguises. We fall past, holding out our arms and in the morning our arms ache. We don't remember the dream, but the dream remembers us. It is there all day as an animal is there under the table, as the stars are there.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Desires are elusive, appearing in dreams and disguises, leaving us yearning and often forgetting their source.
In simple terms: Dreams hide our true wishes, causing longing.
Key Takeaway
Listen to subconscious signals.
Themes
desire
dreams
identity
longing
memory
Mood
reflective
melancholic
inquisitive
Type
psychological
poetic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- goal setting
Key Concepts
subconscious
self-discovery
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What recurring symbols appear in your dreams?
- How do you differentiate true desire from fleeting fantasy?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may not reflect realistic goals.