Aren't you the strong one. Aren't you brave, to insist on reality. You never could face your own dreams.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Calling someone brave for facing reality while avoiding their dreams implies dreams are harder to face.
- In plain terms
- Facing reality is seen as strength, but dreams are harder to face.
- What can you take from it?
- Dreams often require more courage than reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which is harder, reality or dreams?
- How do you face your dreams?
Another view
It assumes dreams are more painful than reality.
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