It is desirable that the inmate should not have at all, or…
““It is desirable that the inmate should not have at all, or if he does, should immediately himself suppress nocturnal dreams whose content might be incompatible with the condition and status of the prisoner, such as: resplendent landscapes, outings with friends, family dinners, as well as sexual intercourse with persons who in real life and in the waking state would not suffer said individual to come near, which individual will therefore be considered by the law to be guilty of rape.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote sat that prisoners should be prevented from dreaming about experiences that conflict with their confinement, implying that such dreams could be deemed criminal.
In simple terms: Prisoners shouldn't dream of forbidden pleasures.
Key Takeaway
Control thoughts to match reality.
Themes
control
dreams
law
morality
Mood
uneasy
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
ethical
When to use this quote
- prison rehabilitation
- mental health therapy
- legal policy
- creative writing
- sleep studies
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical constraints
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to police subconscious thoughts?
- What are the ethical limits of controlling imagination?
A Different Perspective
Dreams cannot be legally regulated; suppression may harm mental health.