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.””
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.
Seek unity beyond dualities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience contradictions in daily life?
- Can recognizing unity change your judgments?
It may overlook practical distinctions needed for decision‑making.