I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past,-so good night!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jefferson expresses preference for future hope over past history.
- In plain terms
- He likes dreaming about tomorrow more than remembering yesterday.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on future possibilities rather than past events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should we look back versus forward?
- What role does hope play in progress?
Another view
Understanding the past is necessary to build a better future.
More from Thomas Jefferson
A little revolution now and then is a good thing; the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. (1787)
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