How can you prove whether at this moment we are sleeping, and all our thoughts are a dream; or whether we are awake, and talking to one another in the waking state?

Summary

This quote reflects on the philosophical question of determining the true nature of our reality. It raises doubts about our ability to distinguish between dreaming and being awake. The quote challenges us to question whether what we perceive as our waking state might, in fact, be nothing more than a dream. It highlights the subjective and uncertain nature of human perception, suggesting that the distinction between dreams and reality may not be as clear-cut as we assume.

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