Who said “Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.”?

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It's credited to Amos Bronson Alcott, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.” [Quotation attributed to Amos Bronson Alcott]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13783-our-dreams-drench-us-in-senses-and-senses/

MLA

“Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.” Attributed to Amos Bronson Alcott. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13783-our-dreams-drench-us-in-senses-and-senses/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.” Attributed to Amos Bronson Alcott. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13783-our-dreams-drench-us-in-senses-and-senses/.

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