Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I do not know how to distinguish between our waking life and a dream. Are we not always living the life that we imagine we are?

I do not know how to distinguish between our waking life and

Summary

This quote implies a reflection on the blurred boundaries between dreams and reality. The speaker questions the ability to differentiate between the two states, suggesting that perhaps our waking life is merely a perception of what we envision it to be. It raises the concept that our experiences and existence are subjective, influenced by our imagination and subjective interpretations, ultimately prompting introspection about the nature of reality and the power of our minds to shape our perceived world.

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Imagination

By Henry David Thoreau

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