Consciousness Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““Leave in a complex state of slumber Your consciousness of science. Look At your white face in the wine’s red mirror And then drink the mirror ...and your consciousness””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished manuscript, Portugal, 1935
A complex dream‑like state blends consciousness with scientific insight, reflecting upon one’s own image in a wine‑red mirror, leading to self‑realization.
In simple terms: Dreams merge science and self‑reflection, revealing inner truth.
Key Takeaway
Explore inner consciousness.
Themes
philosophy
self‑reflection
artistic expression
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
existentialism
surrealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wine‑red mirror symbolize?
- How does this vision affect self‑understanding?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation can be highly subjective.
