Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dreams reveal the core of who we are.
- In plain terms
- Dreams show our character.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to your dreams for self‑knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What recurring themes appear in your dreams?
Another view
Dreams can be vague and hard to interpret.
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