Quote by Andre Breton, Surrealist Manifes

I have always been amazed at the way an ordinary observer lends so much more credence and attaches so much more importance to waking events than to those occurring in dreams.... Man...is above all the plaything of his memory.

I have always been amazed at the way an ordinary observer le

Summary

This quote highlights the disparity between the value given to real-life experiences versus dreams. The author is fascinated by how people tend to assign greater credibility and significance to their waking moments, often ignoring or devaluing the content of their dreams. The quote further suggests that humans are mainly influenced by the workings of their memory, emphasizing its role in shaping perception and the overall construct of reality.

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By Andre Breton, Surrealist Manifes

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