Jean CocteauOne of the characteristics of the dream is that nothing surprises us in it. With no regret, we agree to live in it with strangers, completely cut off from our habits and friends.
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The dream is a world where nothing surprises us. There are no conflicts, no painful memories, no regrets. It’s our first life, our first family. We have everything to learn and everything to improve upon, but we have everything we need to enjoy life.
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