'Dream tonight of peacock tails, / Diamond fields and spouter whales. / Ills are many, blessings few, / But dreams tonight will shelter you.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A poetic wish for dreams of beauty and shelter amid many and few blessings.
- In plain terms
- It hopes dreams bring protection despite many problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold onto hopeful dreams in difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams sustain you during hardship?
Another view
Dreams alone may not solve real issues.
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