Able Quote by Lewis Carroll
“Well, it's no use your talking about waking him," said Tweedledum, "when you're only one of the things in his dream. You know very well you're not real.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Through the Looking‑Glass, 1871
A character tells another that waking a dream is futile because the dreamer isn’t real.
In simple terms: Waking a dream is pointless if the dreamer isn’t real.
Key Takeaway
Question reality before acting.
Themes
reality
dreams
identity
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- psychotherapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you act on imagined scenarios?
- What defines reality for you?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may have personal significance despite unreality.
