Dream after dream ensues; And still they dream that they shall still succeed; And still are disappointed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dream after dream follows, each promising success, yet disappointment persists.
- In plain terms
- We keep dreaming of success, but keep face disappointment.
- What can you take from it?
- Align dreams with realistic plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you keep dreaming despite setbacks?
- How can you turn disappointment into learning?
Another view
Some failures are necessary for growth.
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