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“Hindsight is an exact science. Hold fast to your dreams, for it dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.” quote by Thomas Jefferson
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“Hindsight is an exact science. Hold fast to your dreams, for it dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.”

Thomas Jefferson

About This Quote

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

Dreams are fragile; neglect leads to loss, and imagined evils cause unnecessary pain.

In simple terms: Neglecting dreams causes loss and imagined fears hurt.

Key Takeaway

Protect your dreams and avoid imagined fears.

Themes

dreams fragility imagined fear loss resilience

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal planning
  • mental health
  • goal setting
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dreams have you let slip?
  • How do imagined fears shape your choices?
A Different Perspective

Dreams can be shattered by inaction and fear of imagined threats.

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