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Now sometimes words can serve me well Sometimes words can go to hell For all that they do. And for every dream that took me high There's been a dream that's passed me by. I know it's so true And I can see it clear out to the end And I'll whisper to her now again Because she shared my life. For more than all the ghosts of glory She makes up the story, She's the only story Of my life.

Harry Chapin#65

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Words and dreams bring both joy and disappointment, but a loved one defines the true story of your life.
In plain terms
Dreams and words vary in value, but your partner is your real story.
What can you take from it?
Value relationships over glory or past ambitions.

Where it applies

  • aging
  • marriage
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • cherish partners
  • prioritize relationships
  • reassess priorities

Questions to consider

  • Who makes up your story?
  • What ghosts haunt you?

Another view

It might downplay individual achievements outside the relationship.

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