--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King…" description: "\"“Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King said, looking down at them. From this angle, Emma could see that odd splitting of his face ended at his thro..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cbe/cassandra-clare-9_dreams_truth-is-to-be-found-in-dreams-the-king_1041938.jpg" --- # Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King said, looking… ![“Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King said, looking down at them. From this angle, Emma could see that odd splitting of his face ended at his throat, which was ordinary skin. “Tell me, Shadowhunters: you enter a cave. Inside the cave is and egg, lit from within and glowing. You know that it…” quote by Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cbe/cassandra-clare-9_dreams_truth-is-to-be-found-in-dreams-the-king_1041938.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cbe/cassandra-clare-9_dreams_truth-is-to-be-found-in-dreams-the-king_1041938.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cbe/cassandra-clare-9_dreams_truth-is-to-be-found-in-dreams-the-king_1041938.jpg) > ““Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King said, looking down at them. From this angle, Emma could see that odd splitting of his face ended at his throat, which was ordinary skin. “Tell me, Shadowhunters: you enter a cave. Inside the cave is and egg, lit from within and glowing. You know that it beats with you dreams-not the ones you have during the day, but the ones you half-remember in the morning. It splits open.What emerges?” “A rose,” said Mark. “With thorns.” Cristina cut her eyes toward him in surprise but remained motionless. “An angel,” she said. “With bloody hands.” “A knife,” said Emma. “Pure and clean.” “Bars,” Julian said quietly. “The bars of a prison cell.”” [Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cassandra-clare/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Dreams reveal hidden truths; the characters interpret symbolic visions to confront inner conflicts. **In simple terms:** Dreams show hidden truths; characters interpret symbols. Key Takeaway Interpret symbols to uncover inner truths. Themes dreams interpretation inner conflict symbolism Mood mysterious reflective intriguing Type literary philosophical psychological When to use this quote - reading fantasy - self reflection - creative writing - psychological analysis Key Concepts psychoanalysis archetype mythic Questions to Reflect On - What does your recurring dream symbolize? - How do you confront hidden truths? 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