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What does it mean?
It compares chasing impossible dreams to having one turn and bite you.
In plain terms
Chasing illusions can hurt you.
What can you take from it?
Pursuing false hopes can lead to pain.

Where it applies

  • describing failure
  • warning against optimism
  • processing regret

Putting it to work

  • writing about failure
  • discussing dreams

Questions to consider

  • When do dreams turn bad?
  • How do we handle regret?

Another view

It treats dreams as enemies rather than harmless distractions.

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