Ground not upon dreams; you know they are ever contrary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not base your plans on dreams because they often do not come true as expected.
- In plain terms
- Don't rely on dreams for your plans.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan based on reality, not hopes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are dreams useless?
- How do you balance hope and reality?
Another view
It dismisses the motivational value that dreams can provide.
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