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Believe Quote by André Breton

“Everything leads us to believe that there exists a spot in the mind from which life and death, the real and the imaginary, the past and the future, the high and the low, the communicable and the incommunicable will cease to appear contradictory.” quote by André Breton
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““Everything leads us to believe that there exists a spot in the mind from which life and death, the real and the imaginary, the past and the future, the high and the low, the communicable and the incommunicable will cease to appear contradictory.””

André Breton

About This Quote

Source Book: Manifesto of Surrealism, 1924

The quote suggests that all apparent opposites are ultimately unified in the mind, dissolving contradictions.

In simple terms: Opposites are ultimately one in the mind.

Key Takeaway

Seek unity beyond dualities.

Themes

philosophy surrealism unity

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • artistic creation
  • spiritual practice
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Dialectics nondualism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience contradictions in daily life?
  • Can recognizing unity change your judgments?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook practical distinctions needed for decision‑making.

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