intrinsic reality

The one concern of the child, as of the man, is to be loyal to intrinsic reality, to be true to his true self.

And conversely, the sensible objects of waking life must not be expected to have any more intrinsic reality than those of dreams.

It is not a question of authority, and of credentials, but of intrinsic reality.

She knew that by instinct, she trusted to the intrinsic reality.