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Waking Quotes

The strange space between sleep and being awake.

These quotes treat waking as less certain than it sounds - a state you can question, or even dream that you're in. One line calls hope itself a waking dream, which sets the tone for the whole page.

We are near waking when we dream we are dreaming.

Quotes by Novalis

The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.

Quotes by Henry Miller

Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking.

Quotes by Black Elk

Hope is a waking dream.

Aristotle

Awareness Quotes

I work virtually every waking hour.

Quotes by Alvin Toffler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What theme runs through these waking quotes?
Most blur the boundary between waking and dreaming, suggesting we're closest to waking up right when we realize we're dreaming at all.
Is there a quote that treats hope like a dream?
Yes, one short line calls hope itself a waking dream, tying the two ideas together in just a few words.
Do any of these quotes suggest dreams are more valuable than being awake?
One does, arguing that dreams can be wiser than waking life, which flips the usual assumption that clear-headed reality always knows best.
Is the waking mind described positively here?
Not really. One quote calls the waking mind the least serviceable one in the arts, suggesting creativity leans more on dreams than deliberate awareness.
What should I read next if I like this dream imagery?
The change quotes pair well here, since waking is often the moment a shift in perspective actually begins.

If dreams sometimes feel wiser than waking, as one quote here suggests, the emotion quotes explore what shifts once you actually open your eyes.