Argument Quote by Augustus William Hare
“I suspect we have internal senses. The mind's eye since Shakespeare's time has been proverbial; and we have also a mind's ear. To say nothing of dreams, one certainly can listen to one's own thoughts, and hear them, or believe that one hears them: the strongest argument adducible in favour of our hearing any thing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on the Mind, 1845
The quote suggests humans possess internal senses like sight and hearing, allowing us to perceive thoughts and dreams as if they were external sensations.
In simple terms: We have inner senses that let us “see” and “hear” thoughts and dreams.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and trust your inner perceptions.
Themes
perception
mind
inner senses
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
subjective experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish inner perception from external reality?
- Can inner senses guide decisions?
A Different Perspective
Inner senses can be unreliable and misinterpreted.
