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“Dreams are rough copies of the waking soul Yet uncorrected of the higher will, So that men sometimes in their dreams confess An unsuspected, or forgotten, self; -Since Dreaming, Madness, Passion, are akin In missing each that salutory rein Of reason, and the grinding will of man.” quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
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“Dreams are rough copies of the waking soul Yet uncorrected of the higher will, So that men sometimes in their dreams confess An unsuspected, or forgotten, self; -Since Dreaming, Madness, Passion, are akin In missing each that salutory rein Of reason, and the grinding will of man.”

Pedro Calderon de la Barca

About This Quote

Source Play: "Life Is a Dream", 1635

Dreams reflect inner desires and conflicts, revealing hidden aspects of the soul and the tension between reason and passion.

In simple terms: Dreams reveal hidden self and conflict.

Key Takeaway

Explore inner truths through dreams.

Themes

identity conflict reason passion self‑discovery

Mood

introspective poetic philosophical

Type

literature psychology spiritual

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing
  • nighttime reflection
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

psychoanalysis philosophy literary symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your recurring dream say about you?
  • How can you reconcile reason with passion?
A Different Perspective

Dream interpretation can be subjective.

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