Dreams Quote by Anonymous
““Do you wrestle with dreams? Do you contend with shadows? Do you move in a kind of sleep? Time has slipped away. Your life is stolen. You tarried with trifles, Victim of your folly. —Dirge for Jamis on the Funeral Plain, from “Songs of Muad’Dib” by the Princess Irulan””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Dirge for Jamis on the Funeral Plain, Songs of Muad’Dib by Princess Irulan, 1965
The poem warns that letting distractions and idle fantasies dominate leads to wasted time and a life stolen by trivialities.
In simple terms: Idle dreams waste life.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful actions over fantasies.
Themes
time
distraction
purpose
mortality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- career focus
- relationship building
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑reflection
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What distractions are stealing your time?
- How can you balance dreaming with doing?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the value of imagination and rest for mental health.
