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Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths
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"Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths"

- Joseph Campbell

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Joseph Campbell's quote suggests that misconceptions and dreams are 2 sides of the same coin. Misconceptions are stories that are shared by a culture or society, while dreams are individual experiences that are unique to each individual. Both misconceptions and dreams can be seen as expressions of the cumulative unconscious, a shared source of understanding and understanding that is available to all. Misconceptions can be seen as a method of expressing the cumulative unconscious in a public way, while dreams are a way of revealing it in a more private method. By comprehending the connection in between misconceptions and dreams, we can gain insight into the cumulative unconscious and our own individual experiences.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Campbell between March 26, 1904 and October 31, 1987. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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