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Dream Quote by Jagadish Chandra Chatterji

“So that this so solid-seeming World, after all, were but an air-image, our ME the only reality: and Nature, with its thousandfold production and destruction, but the reflex of our own inward Force, the “phantasy of our Dream.” quote by Jagadish Chandra Chatterji
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““So that this so solid-seeming World, after all, were but an air-image, our ME the only reality: and Nature, with its thousandfold production and destruction, but the reflex of our own inward Force, the “phantasy of our Dream.””

Jagadish Chandra Chatterji

About This Quote

Source Philosophical essay, early 20th century

The passage suggests the material world is an illusion, with reality being inner force and dreams shaping perception.

In simple terms: World is an illusion; inner force is true reality.

Key Takeaway

Question the nature of reality and perception.

Themes

metaphysics illusion inner self dreams

Mood

inquisitive thoughtful

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • philosophical contemplation
  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

subjectivity existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports reality as an inner construct?
  • How do dreams influence our waking life?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may not reflect objective truth.

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