Dream Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“REALITY, n. The dream of a mad philosopher. That which would remain in the cupel if one should assay a phantom. The nucleus of a vacuum.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary entry: "Reality", 1911 edition
Reality is portrayed as an elusive, almost phantom-like construct, a dream of a mad philosopher.
In simple terms: Reality is a fleeting, imagined concept.
Key Takeaway
Question the nature of reality.
Themes
philosophy
perception
illusion
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- critical thinking
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
epistemology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines reality for you?
- Can reality be fully known?
A Different Perspective
Reality may be subjective and hard to define.
