Around the world Quote by Amos Oz
“The moment you carry out any of your dreams or your fantasies - travel around the world, climbing a high mountain, buying a new house, writing a novel, carrying out a sexual fantasy, traveling to an unknown country - the moment you carry out your dreams, it's always, by definition less perfect and rosy than it had been as a dream. This is the nature of dreams.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
Dreams become less ideal once realized, revealing imperfections that contrast with imagined perfection.
In simple terms: Dreams are often better in imagination than in reality.
Key Takeaway
Accept that reality may differ from fantasy.
Themes
expectations
reality
disillusionment
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel planning
- creative projects
- personal goals
- relationship expectations
Key Concepts
psychology of desire
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations did you adjust after achieving a goal?
- How do you balance dreaming with realistic planning?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that the gap fuels growth rather than disappointment.
