--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But dreams come through stone walls…" description: "\"But dreams come through stone walls, light up dark rooms, or darken light ones, and their persons make their exits and their entrances as they please, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/323/anonymous-1_dark_but-dreams-come-through-stone-walls-ligh_2169360.jpg" --- # But dreams come through stone walls, light up dark rooms… ![“But dreams come through stone walls, light up dark rooms, or darken light ones, and their persons make their exits and their entrances as they please, and laugh at locksmiths.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/323/anonymous-1_dark_but-dreams-come-through-stone-walls-ligh_2169360.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/323/anonymous-1_dark_but-dreams-come-through-stone-walls-ligh_2169360.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/323/anonymous-1_dark_but-dreams-come-through-stone-walls-ligh_2169360.jpg) > “But dreams come through stone walls, light up dark rooms, or darken light ones, and their persons make their exits and their entrances as they please, and laugh at locksmiths.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Dreams break barriers, illuminate or darken spaces, and defy constraints, mocking those who try to lock them. **In simple terms:** Dreams overcome obstacles and mock restrictions. Key Takeaway Pursue dreams despite obstacles. Themes dreams freedom defiance Mood hopeful defiant Type inspirational poetic When to use this quote - personal goals - artistic expression - problem solving Key Concepts psychology metaphor creativity Questions to Reflect On - What barriers do your dreams face? - How can you turn obstacles into opportunities? 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