--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This, therefore, is a faded dream of the…" description: "\"This, therefore, is a faded dream of the time when I went down into the dust and noise of the Eastern market-place, and with my brain and muscles, with..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a95/te-lawrence-187430_dream_this-therefore-is-a-faded-dream-of-the-t_2201862.jpg" --- # This, therefore, is a faded dream of the time when I went… ![“This, therefore, is a faded dream of the time when I went down into the dust and noise of the Eastern market-place, and with my brain and muscles, with sweat and constant thinking, made others see my visions coming true. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a95/te-lawrence-187430_dream_this-therefore-is-a-faded-dream-of-the-t_2201862.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a95/te-lawrence-187430_dream_this-therefore-is-a-faded-dream-of-the-t_2201862.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a95/te-lawrence-187430_dream_this-therefore-is-a-faded-dream-of-the-t_2201862.jpg) > “This, therefore, is a faded dream of the time when I went down into the dust and noise of the Eastern market-place, and with my brain and muscles, with sweat and constant thinking, made others see my visions coming true. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible.” [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. A visionary works tirelessly, turning private dreams into tangible realities, while ordinary dreamers remain idle. **In simple terms:** Visionaries act on dreams; others just imagine. Key Takeaway Act on your visions despite obstacles. 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