We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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The Universe is a dream dreamed by a single dreamer where all the dream characters dream too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that reality is a collective illusion experienced by all beings, originating from a singular consciousness.
Arthur Schopenhauer's quote presents a philosophical perspective where the entirety of the universe and existence is likened to a dream. In this metaphor, the 'single dreamer' symbolizes a fundamental consciousness or source from which all beings emerge as 'dream characters', each of whom experiences their own individual reality. This illustrates the interconnectedness of all existence and the subjective nature of reality, inviting contemplation about the nature of consciousness and perception.
Themes
UniverseDreamConsciousnessRealityIllusion
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophy class discussing the nature of reality.
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