Dreams Quote by Fernando Pessoa
![“To write is to objectify dreams, to create an outer world as a material reward [?] of our nature as creators. To publish is to give this outer world to others; but what for, if the outer world common to us and to them is the ‘real’ outer world, the one made of visible and tangible matter? What do…” quote by Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b97/fernando-pessoa-177_dreams_to-write-is-to-objectify-dreams-to-creat_1912769.jpg)
““To write is to objectify dreams, to create an outer world as a material reward [?] of our nature as creators. To publish is to give this outer world to others; but what for, if the outer world common to us and to them is the ‘real’ outer world, the one made of visible and tangible matter? What do others have to do with the universe that’s in me?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Objectification of Dreams”, 1935
Writing turns dreams into tangible creations, sharing them with others, questioning reality's shared nature.
In simple terms: Writing makes dreams real and shareable, blurring personal and universal reality.
Key Takeaway
Use writing to materialize and share inner visions.
Themes
creativity
reality
expression
Mood
philosophical
contemplative
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- authoring books
- creative workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
dreams
materialization
shared reality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does writing change your perception of dreams?
- What responsibility do creators have to their audience?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints of publishing.
