Dreams Quote by Alain-Fournier
““We said to him: here is your happiness, here is what you spent your whole youth looking for, here is the girl you saw in all your dreams! How could anyone, pushed by the shoulders like that, avoid a reaction of indecision, then fear, then dismay--how could he resist the temptation to escape?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Grand Meaulx by Alain-Fournier, 1913
Desire and fear clash when faced with a dream realized, leading to indecision and longing.
In simple terms: Dreams cause fear and indecision.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear to act on dreams.
Themes
desire
fear
indecision
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first love
- career choices
- life turning points
- personal aspirations
Key Concepts
psychology
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What dream are you hesitant to pursue?
- How does fear shape your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be idealized and unattainable.
