Awake Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
“Some of us awake in the night with strange phantasms of enchanted hills and gardens, of fountains that sing in the sun, of golden cliffs overhanging murmuring seas, of plains that stretch down to sleeping cities of bronze andstone, and of shadowy companies of heroes that ride caparisoned white horsesalong the edges of thick forests, and then we know that we have looked backthrough the ivory gates into that world of wonder that was ours, before we were wise and unhappy.”
About This Quote
Source Story: The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, 1927
The passage describes a vivid, dream‑like vision of enchanted landscapes that feels both wondrous and nostalgic, suggesting a longing for a lost, pure imagination before adulthood’s sorrow.
In simple terms: Dreams of magical places reflect a yearning for innocence and wonder.
Key Takeaway
Cherish imagination before it fades.
Themes
imagination
nostalgia
wonder
loss
youth
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- visual art
- meditation
- travel inspiration
- childhood reminiscence
Key Concepts
dreamscape
mythic symbolism
escapism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner child crave?
- How can you bring wonder into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Such visions can be idealized, ignoring real‑world challenges.
