But my dreaming self refuses to be consoled. It continues to wander, aimless, homeless, alone. It cannot be convinced of its safety by any evidence drawn from my waking life.

About This Quote

A quote from the book "The Great Gatsby", by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a reminder that people often deceive themselves about their place in the world. In the quote, Nick is trying to convince Daisy of her safety, but she refuses to be convinced. She says that the only evidence that she is safe is if Nick can convince her that she is safe.

However, this is not true. She has a strong sense of self and confidence in herself even when she cannot see it with her eyes. She knows that she can stop looking for evidence of safety and begin living in the present moment.

She knows that she is safe even if she cannot see it with her eyes.

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