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“So is blurred so is blurred in me what white-haired gentleman separated once and for all and said this is the subject this is the object we fall asleep with one hand under our head and with the other in a mound of planets our feet abandon us and taste the earth with their tiny roots which next…” quote by Zbigniew Herbert
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““So is blurred so is blurred in me what white-haired gentleman separated once and for all and said this is the subject this is the object we fall asleep with one hand under our head and with the other in a mound of planets our feet abandon us and taste the earth with their tiny roots which next morning we tear out painfully””

Zbigniew Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 1970s

The speaker describes a chaotic, fragmented perception of reality, where ordinary actions become surreal and disorienting.

In simple terms: Reality feels fragmented and surreal.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity amid confusion.

Themes

philosophy perception surrealism

Mood

introspective confused

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • dream analysis
  • psychological therapy
  • nighttime anxiety

Key Concepts

fragmentation subjectivity existential dread

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the imagery reveal about your inner state?
  • How can you find grounding in chaotic moments?
A Different Perspective

The abstract style may obscure practical meaning.

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