Air Quote by Alfred Noyes
“Enough of dreams! No longer mock The burdened hearts of men! Not on the cloud, but on the rock Build thou thy faith again; O range no more the realms of air, Stoop to the glen-bound streams; Thy hope was all too like despair: Enough, enough of dreams.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Dream‑Keeper”, 1910
Excessive dreaming can become a distraction, urging a return to grounded, practical faith and action.
In simple terms: Too much dreaming distracts from reality.
Key Takeaway
Balance dreams with concrete effort.
Themes
faith
realism
discipline
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- spiritual practice
- goal setting
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology of hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn dreams into action?
- When should you trust intuition over analysis?
A Different Perspective
Dreams can inspire; they can also stall progress.
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