And as well as I dream, I reason if I want, for that's just another kind of dream.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reasoning is presented as just another form of imaginative thinking.
- In plain terms
- Thinking logically is similar to dreaming.
- What can you take from it?
- Logic and imagination are closely related mental activities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is logic just structured dreaming?
- How do your thoughts differ from dreams?
Another view
Reasoning usually aims for objective truth unlike dreaming.
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