That children dream not the first half year, that men dream not in some countries, with many more, are unto me sick men's dreams, dreams out of the Ivory gate, and visions before midnight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claims that some people do not dream are dubious and unfounded.
- In plain terms
- Stories about children or certain nations not dreaming are false to me.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not accept claims that dreaming is not universal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What myths about dreams have you heard?
- How do you test unusual claims?
Another view
Dream recall varies; some may genuinely report no dreams.
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