Dreams Quote by Eugene O'Neill
“Like a saint's vision of beatitude. Like the veil of things as they seem drawn back by an unseen hand. For a second you see—and seeing the secret, are the secret. For a second there is meaning! Then the hand lets the veil fall and you are alone, lost in the fog again, and you stumble on toward nowhere, for no good reason!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Iceman Cometh (1939)
A fleeting glimpse of profound truth appears, then disappears, leaving confusion and yearning for meaning.
In simple terms: A brief insight shows hidden truth, then fades.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and keep searching for deeper insight.
Themes
spirituality
existentialism
illusion
search for meaning
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- creative block
Key Concepts
transcendence
epiphany
entropy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the veil represent in your life?
- How do you cope when meaning seems to vanish?
A Different Perspective
The insight may be fleeting and can mislead without grounding.
