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What do babies dream of? She must be dreaming of the before-life, just as I dream of the afterlife.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote explores the concept of dreams and the continuity of existence beyond life.
In this quote, Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on the idea of dreams as a window to experiences and realms beyond our current lives. He juxtaposes the dreams of babies, who may be connected to a state before birth, with his own musings about the afterlife, suggesting a shared interest in what exists before and after our physical existence, and inviting contemplation on the cycles of life and consciousness.
Themes
DreamsLifeAfterlifeExistencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the meaning of life during a philosophy class.
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