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What does it mean?
Dreams are fragile and can be destroyed easily.
In plain terms
Dreams break with little effort.
What can you take from it?
Protect your hopes carefully.

Where it applies

  • dealing with loss
  • managing expectations

Putting it to work

  • cherish dreams
  • expect setbacks

Questions to consider

  • What breaks your dreams easily?
  • How do you guard your hopes?

Another view

Some dreams are more resilient than others.

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