Dream Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Wild dreams torment me as I lie. And though a god lives in my heart, though all my power waken at his word, though he can move my every inmost part - yet nothing in the outer world is stirred. thus by existence tortured and oppressed I crave for death, I long for rest.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Faust, Part I, 1808
The speaker feels inner turmoil and yearning for death despite divine presence, highlighting existential conflict between inner power and external stagnation.
In simple terms: Inner conflict drives a desire for peace.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner turmoil, seek balance.
Themes
existential
spiritual
despair
longing
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- contemplating mortality
- feeling powerless
- seeking release
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
faust
inner struggle
divine vs mortal
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner power can you awaken?
- How can you find peace without death?
A Different Perspective
May overlook hope or resilience in suffering.
