Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Those who have compared our life to a dream were right... we were sleeping wake, and waking sleep.

Those who have compared our life to a dream were right... we

Summary

This quote suggests that life can be seen as a dream-like state, where we often go through our days in a state of unconsciousness. It alludes to the idea that we may be physically awake, but mentally asleep, going through the motions without truly being present. Conversely, it implies that sometimes during sleep, we may experience moments of wakefulness and clarity. The quote serves as a reminder to cultivate mindfulness and awareness in order to fully experience and appreciate our waking moments.

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