We cast away priceless time in dreams, born of imagination, fed upon illusion, and put to death by reality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Garland observes that time spent dreaming is often lost when reality sets in.
- In plain terms
- We waste time imagining things that reality kills.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance dreams with reality to avoid wasting time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams have you lost to reality?
- How do you protect your time?
Another view
The statement generalizes all dreaming as potentially futile.
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