Conscious Quote by John Hersey
“When the writing is really working, I think there is something like dreaming going on. I don't know how to draw the line between the conscious management of what you're doing and this state. . . . I would say that it's related to daydreaming. When I feel really engaged with a passage, I become so lost in it that I'm unaware of my real surroundings, totally involved in the pictures and sounds that that passage evokes.”
About This Quote
The quote describes the immersive, almost trance‑like experience of deep reading where imagination blurs the boundary between conscious effort and spontaneous daydreaming.
In simple terms: Deep reading feels like dreaming.
Key Takeaway
Engagement can dissolve self‑awareness.
Themes
imagination
focus
absorption
daydreaming
creativity
Mood
wonder
intense
Type
reflective
descriptive
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- studying poetry
- analyzing prose
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative immersion
cognitive flow
Practical Applications
- enhance literary analysis
- stimulate creative writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this state affect comprehension?
- Can it be cultivated intentionally?
