The swarm of thoughts, the swarm of dreams Of inaccessible Utopia. A mountainous music always seemed To be falling and to be passing away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Imaginary ideals and thoughts feel grand and musical but constantly fade away.
- In plain terms
- Big dreams seem majestic but do not last.
- What can you take from it?
- Idealized visions are fleeting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams feel like they are fading?
- How do you handle passing ideals?
Another view
It overlooks how some ideas endure over time.
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