Awake Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““If a man could pass through Paradise in a dream, and have a flower presented to him as a pledge that his soul had really been there, and if he found that flower in his hand when he awoke - Aye! and what then?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Kubla Khan” (fragment), 1816
He wonders about the fleeting nature of dream‑like revelations and their impact after waking.
In simple terms: Dream insights may vanish upon waking.
Key Takeaway
Capture and act on fleeting inspiration.
Themes
dreams
revelation
impermanence
Mood
mysterious
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- meditation
- artistic projects
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
poetry
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What dream insight have you lost?
- How can you preserve fleeting ideas?
A Different Perspective
Dreams can be elusive and hard to recall.
