William S. Burroughs reflects on the nature of dreams in his book "My Education: A Book of Dreams." He contemplates the often monotonous quality of dreams when shared with others, noting that the essence of a dream is lost without context. This lack of surrounding information diminishes the impact of the dream, akin to placing a stuffed animal in an unrelated and sterile environment like a bank.

Burroughs suggests that dreams do not translate well into reality without additional context, highlighting the importance of setting in understanding and experiencing narratives. The metaphor illustrates how the significance of dreams is tied to their emotional and situational backdrop, which is often absent when merely recounting them.