'Ah!' she said, lifting her lovely tear-bright eyes to the ceiling. 'If you knew all the dreams I've dreamed!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character expresses a deep desire to share her inner dreams and aspirations with someone.
- In plain terms
- She wants someone to know all the dreams she has had.
- What can you take from it?
- People often long to be understood deeply by others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams do you keep hidden?
- Why is sharing dreams difficult?
Another view
It assumes the listener is willing or able to understand.
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