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Dreams Quote by Robin Hobb

“Sometimes I think there is more rest in that place between wakefulness and sleep than there is in true sleep. The mind walks in the twilight of both states, and finds the truths that are hidden alike by daylight and dreams. Things we are not ready to know abide in that place, awaiting that…” quote by Robin Hobb
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““Sometimes I think there is more rest in that place between wakefulness and sleep than there is in true sleep. The mind walks in the twilight of both states, and finds the truths that are hidden alike by daylight and dreams. Things we are not ready to know abide in that place, awaiting that unguarded frame of mind.””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Farseer Trilogy, The White Road, 2009

The mind finds deeper truths in the half‑asleep state than in full wakefulness or sleep, where hidden insights surface.

In simple terms: Half‑asleep thoughts reveal hidden truths.

Key Takeaway

Embrace quiet reflection before sleep.

Themes

reflection intuition inner truth

Mood

contemplative curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • problem solving
  • personal insight

Key Concepts

psychology consciousness dream analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you capture insights from that twilight state?
  • What practices help you enter that reflective mind?
A Different Perspective

The state can be fleeting and may blend with daydreaming, reducing clarity.

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