'Fools!' said the man, stamping his foot with rage. 'That is the sort of talk that brought me here, and I'd better have been drowned or never born. Do you hear what I say? This is where dreams - dreams, do you understand - come to life, come real. Not daydreams: dreams.' (ch. 12)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real dreams require serious commitment, not just casual wishing.
- In plain terms
- True dreams need hard work to become real.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue serious ambitions with dedication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you working or wishing?
- What dream is real for you?
Another view
Some dreams require luck or resources beyond control.
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