I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be; The waves that plunged along the shore Said only: 'Dreamer, dream no more!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dreams of the impossible, but nature warns them to stop.
- In plain terms
- I dreamed of things that could not happen, and the waves told me to stop.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept reality when dreams are impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams should you let go?
- How do you know when to stop?
Another view
Some dreams drive progress even if they seem impossible.
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