Consistent Quote by Gaston Bachelard
“Reverie is commonly classified among the phenomena of psychic detente. It is lived out in a relaxed time which has no linking force. Since it functions with inattention, it is often without memory. It is a flight from out of the real that does not always find a consistent unreal world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard, 1958
Dreamlike reverie detaches from reality, creating a relaxed, inattentive state that often fades without memory.
In simple terms: Reverie is a fleeting, relaxed daydream that disconnects from reality.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself brief mental breaks without expectation.
Themes
imagination
daydreaming
detachment
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
descriptive
When to use this quote
- creative work
- stress relief
- meditation
- writing
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
psychology
phenomenology
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your mind wander when you’re relaxed?
- What benefits arise from brief mental detachment?
A Different Perspective
Such reverie can become escapist, avoiding necessary engagement with reality.
