Quotation by

Pedro Calderon de la Barca

But whether it be dream or truth, to do well is what matters. If it be truth, for truth's sake. If not, then to gain friends for the time when we awaken.

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The quote suggests that the importance lies in acting rightly, regardless of whether what we experience is real or imagined. If what we face is real, we should act rightly for the sake of truth itself, but if it is a dream, then doing well helps us build relationships that will benefit us when we return to reality.

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