Elias CanettiAll things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams.
About This Quote
The mind is a strange place, and sometimes it will remember things that we know we have forgotten. And, instead of just telling us that we have forgotten the thing, it will tell us that we have screamed for help in our dreams. The mind can be a tricky thing to understand, but this quote captures its true meaning.
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