Dancers Quote by Michael Moorcock
““Time is a dream - or a nightmare - from which there is never any waking. We who travel in Time are dreamers who occasionally share a common experience.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dancers at the End of Time, 1972
Time is an endless dream; travelers share fleeting moments, blurring waking and dreaming.
In simple terms: Time feels like a shared dream.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the surreal nature of existence.
Themes
time
dreams
shared experience
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflections
- creative writing
- mindfulness practices
Key Concepts
philosophy
fiction
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view your life as a dream?
- How does shared experience shape your perception of time?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overlook the concrete impacts of time on daily life.
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