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“If a man dreams that he has committed a sin before which the sun hid his face, it is often safe to conjecture that, in sheer forgetfulness, he wore a red tie, or brown boots with evening dress.” quote by Arthur Machen
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“If a man dreams that he has committed a sin before which the sun hid his face, it is often safe to conjecture that, in sheer forgetfulness, he wore a red tie, or brown boots with evening dress.”

Arthur Machen

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Red Tie, Arthur Machen, 1905

A dream of hidden sin suggests the subconscious reveals hidden guilt through odd details like a red tie.

In simple terms: Dream symbols may hint at hidden guilt.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on dream symbols.

Themes

psychology dream analysis guilt

Mood

analytical introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • journaling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

subconscious symbolism interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What might your red tie represent?
  • How do you interpret odd dream details?
A Different Perspective

Dreams are not always literal.

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