Dream Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Shape your heart to front the hour, but dream not that the hours will last.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Lotos-Eaters” (1842)
We must prepare emotionally for moments, yet not assume they will endure indefinitely.
In simple terms: Prepare for now, accept impermanence.
Live fully in each moment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance preparation with acceptance?
- What does “front the hour” mean to you?