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“But you have such dimples," said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own. "Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream. I have given up all hope of dimples. My dimple-dream will never come true; but so many of my dreams have that I mustn't complain. Am I all…” quote by Anonymous
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“But you have such dimples," said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own. "Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream. I have given up all hope of dimples. My dimple-dream will never come true; but so many of my dreams have that I mustn't complain. Am I all ready now?”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, 19th century romance

A speaker admires another's dimples, expressing wistful longing for unattainable beauty while acknowledging many other dreams.

In simple terms: Admiring beauty but accepting reality.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate what you have, let go of impossible wishes.

Themes

beauty longing acceptance selfreflection

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • selfesteem
  • goal setting
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

aesthetic desire selfcompassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unattainable desire do you hold?
  • How can you shift focus to achievable goals?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may be unfulfilled, but other aspirations remain.

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