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“ἐλθέ: καὶ σκιὰ φάνηθί μοι: ἅλις γὰρ ἐλθὼν κἂν ὄναρ γένοιο σύ: Vrati se! Makar kao sen, makar kao san!” quote by Euripides
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““ἐλθέ: καὶ σκιὰ φάνηθί μοι: ἅλις γὰρ ἐλθὼν κἂν ὄναρ γένοιο σύ: Vrati se! Makar kao sen, makar kao san!””

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Source Play: The Bacchae by Euripides, 5th century BC

A plea to awaken from illusion, urging the listener to recognize the fleeting nature of life and dreams.

In simple terms: Awaken from illusion; life is fleeting like a dream.

Key Takeaway

Embrace reality and let go of delusions.

Themes

illusion impermanence awakening dreams life

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness
  • philosophical reflection

Key Concepts

mythology existentialism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate between dream and reality?
  • What does “awakening” mean in your daily life?
A Different Perspective

The poetic language may obscure practical application for modern readers.

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