Dream Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
““Retold, my dream is nothing; dreamt, it was terrible.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Book of Sand” by Jorge Luis Borges, 1975
A dream loses its power when retold; the original terror remains vivid in memory.
In simple terms: Dreams fade when told; original fear stays.
Key Takeaway
Remember the raw feeling of dreams.
Themes
memory
dreams
perception
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
subjectivity
nostalgia
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does retelling change your perception of a dream?
- What emotions remain after the story ends?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be distorted by narration.
