How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares if there seemed any danger of their coming true!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Smith points out that fantasies can become fears if they were to happen.
- In plain terms
- Daydreams would scare us if we feared they were true.
- What can you take from it?
- Fantasies often hide our hidden fears.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dream scares you?
- Why do you daydream?
Another view
Not all daydreams are dangerous or negative.
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