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I admitted it to myself. I had all kinds of dreams. I…

“I admitted it to myself. I had all kinds of dreams. I wanted to go skiing again and get fast and good. I wanted to go to London too someday. I wanted to fall in love.i wanted to own a bookstore or a restraunt and have people come in and say, "Hi, Cedar," and I wanted from ride a bike down the…” quote by Ally Condie
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““I admitted it to myself. I had all kinds of dreams. I wanted to go skiing again and get fast and good. I wanted to go to London too someday. I wanted to fall in love.i wanted to own a bookstore or a restraunt and have people come in and say, "Hi, Cedar," and I wanted from ride a bike down the streets in a little town in a country where people spoke a different language. Maybe my bike would a basket and maybe the basket would have flowers in it. I wanted to live in a big city and wear lipstick and my hair in bun and buy groceries and carry them home in a paper bag. My high heels would click when I climbed the stairs to my apartment. I wanted to stand at the edge of a lake and listen.””

Ally Condie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator dreams of varied, vibrant experiences, reflecting a yearning for adventure and purpose.

In simple terms: Dreams of diverse, meaningful life experiences.

Key Takeaway

Pursue experiences that fulfill your dreams.

Themes

dreams adventure purpose

Mood

hopeful imaginative

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • career aspirations
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

life goals personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which dream feels most urgent?
  • How can you start realizing a dream?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may clash with practical constraints.

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