Abstract Quote by Louis Aragon
“O reason, reason, abstract phantom of the waking state, I had already expelled you from my dreams, now I have reached a point where those dreams are about to become fused with apparent realities: now there is only room here for myself.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Le Paysan de Paris” by Louis Aragon, 1926
A shift from rational abstraction to personal reality, discarding reason as a dream, leaving only the self.
In simple terms: Leaving reason for personal experience.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal reality.
Themes
identity
reason
self
reality
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
quote
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- psychotherapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your life need rational balance?
- How does self‑focus affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Reason can still guide decisions; abandoning it may cause isolation.
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