Cloud cuckoo land
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The phrase refers to an idealized or unrealistic place often associated with foolish dreams.
- In plain terms
- It describes a place of make believe or foolish thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Idealistic dreams often lead nowhere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do unrealistic dreams lead?
- Is a better world possible?
Another view
It is too vague without context to interpret fully.
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