Dream Quote by Helene Cixous
““We should write as we dream; we should even try and write, we should all do it for ourselves, it’s very healthy, because it’s the only place where we never lie. At night we don’t lie. Now if we think that our whole lives are built on lying-they are strange buildings-we should try and write as our dreams teach us; shamelessly, fearlessly, and by facing what is inside very human being-sheer violence, disgust, terror, shit, invention, poetry. In our dreams we are criminals; we kill, and we kill with a lot of enjoyment. But we are also the happiest people on earth; we make love as we never make love in life.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Writing as Dreaming” in *The Newly Born Woman*, 1995
Writing in a raw, unfiltered way mirrors the honesty of dreams, revealing our deepest emotions and contradictions.
In simple terms: Writing honestly reveals our true selves.
Key Takeaway
Write without self‑censorship.
Themes
authenticity
self‑exploration
creativity
psychology
Mood
introspective
provocative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journal writing
- creative workshops
- therapy sessions
- night‑time reflections
Key Concepts
dream analysis
catharsis
identity
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself do you hide?
- How can fearless writing transform your life?
A Different Perspective
Dream honesty can be unsettling and may expose painful truths.
