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“What good I thought I could do, all alone, against thousands of years of mistrust and the power of a Demonlord, I cannot now imagine: but such are the dreams of youth, too gloriously stupid to realise what cannot be done. And without those dreams, how should we ever accomplish the impossible?” quote by Elizabeth Kerner
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““What good I thought I could do, all alone, against thousands of years of mistrust and the power of a Demonlord, I cannot now imagine: but such are the dreams of youth, too gloriously stupid to realise what cannot be done. And without those dreams, how should we ever accomplish the impossible?””

Elizabeth Kerner

About This Quote

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

Youthful dreams seem impossible against long‑standing distrust, yet they inspire pursuit of the impossible.

In simple terms: Dreams defy doubt.

Key Takeaway

Pursue bold dreams.

Themes

dreams hope impossible youth

Mood

inspired determined

Type

fiction quote

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • creative projects
  • activism

Key Concepts

philosophy motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impossible goal drives you?
  • How do you handle doubt?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may overlook practical constraints.

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