Dreams Quote by Knut Hamsun
““What would it profit us, after all, even from a purely practical viewpoint, if we stripped life of all poetry, all dreams, all beautiful mysteries, all lies? What is truth, can you tell me that? You see, we only advanced by way of symbols, and we change the symbols as we progress.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road to the Stars by Knut Hamsun, 1910
Life without poetry, dreams, and mystery loses its depth; truth emerges through symbols that evolve with humanity.
In simple terms: Without art and mystery life is shallow; symbols shape truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination and symbolic thinking.
Themes
art
meaning
truth
symbolism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- personal reflection
- education
- art criticism
Key Concepts
existentialism
semiotics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagination shape your understanding of truth?
- What symbols guide your life choices?
A Different Perspective
Symbols can be misinterpreted, leading to false truths.
![“I imagined I had discovered a new word. I rise up in bed and say, "It is not in the language; I have discovered it. 'Kuboa.' It has letters as a word has. By the benign God, Man you have discovered a word!... 'Kuboa' ... a word of profound import. [...] Some minutes pass over, and I wax nervous…” quote by Knut Hamsun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd0/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-imagined-i-had-discovered-a-new-word-i_170312.jpg)
