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Perhaps he still hopes. If there’s any justice in the…

“Perhaps he still hopes. If there’s any justice in the Gods’ injustice, then may they let us keep our dreams, even when they’re impossible, and may our dreams be happy, even when they’re trivial. ... Every dream is the same dream, for they’re all dreams. Let the Gods change my dreams, but not my…” quote by Fernando Pessoa
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““Perhaps he still hopes. If there’s any justice in the Gods’ injustice, then may they let us keep our dreams, even when they’re impossible, and may our dreams be happy, even when they’re trivial. ... Every dream is the same dream, for they’re all dreams. Let the Gods change my dreams, but not my gift for dreaming.””

Fernando Pessoa

About This Quote

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

Even in divine injustice, hope persists; dreams remain valuable, trivial or impossible, and should be cherished.

In simple terms: Dreams matter despite difficulty.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto dreams, even when unlikely.

Themes

hope dreams justice

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal adversity
  • creative pursuits
  • spiritual seeking

Key Concepts

existentialism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dreams sustain you in hardship?
  • How do you balance hope with reality?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may be unrealistic and cause frustration.

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