"One of the characteristics of the dream is that nothing surprises us in it. With no regret, we agree to live in it with strangers, completely cut off from our habits and friends"
- Jean Cocteau
About this Quote
Dreams are a special and mysterious phenomenon that can typically leave us feeling disoriented and puzzled. This quote by Jean Cocteau talks to the surreal nature of dreams, and how we can find ourselves in weird and unknown locations with individuals we do not understand. Regardless of this, we don't feel stunned or regretful, but instead accept our new reality and accompany it. This talks to the power of dreams and how they can carry us to various worlds and realities. It also suggests that dreams can be a kind of escapism, allowing us to check out and experience things that we would not typically be able to in our waking lives. Dreams can be a source of convenience and solace, enabling us to explore our innermost ideas and sensations without fear of judgement or consequence. Eventually, this quote acts as a suggestion of the power of dreams and how they can be a source of convenience and expedition.
This quote is written / told by Jean Cocteau between July 5, 1889 and October 11, 1963. He/she was a famous Director from France.
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