Dreams Quote by Anonymous
“The studious class are their own victims: they are thin and pale, their feet are cold, their heads are hot, the night is without sleep, the day a fear of interruption,pallor, squalor, hunger, and egotism.If you come near them, and see what conceits they entertain,they are abstractionists, and spend their days and nights in dreaming some dream; in expecting the homage of society to some precious scheme built on a truth, but destitute of proportion in its presentment, of justness in itsapplication, and of all energy of will in the schemer to embody and vitalize it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Studious Class, anonymous publication, early 20th century
Intense scholarly dedication leads to physical neglect and social isolation, creating fragile, unrealistic ambitions.
In simple terms: Studying obsessively harms health and social life.
Key Takeaway
Balance study with self‑care.
Themes
education
health
isolation
ambition
balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- university life
- research projects
- creative writing
- academic pressure
Key Concepts
overwork
intellectual elitism
self‑neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does relentless study impose?
- How can scholars maintain well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing sacrifice can cause burnout.
