Dream Quote by Charles Bukowski
“we only asked for leopards to guard our thinning dreams.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Unpublished works, 1970s
Describes guarding fragile aspirations with fierce, perhaps absurd, protectors.
In simple terms: Protecting dreams can feel absurd.
Key Takeaway
Guard your dreams with courage.
Themes
dreams
vulnerability
protection
absurdity
Mood
melancholic
defiant
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- Personal goal setting
- creative blocks
- self‑protection
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
artistic struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- What “guardians” do you need?
- How do you balance protection and risk?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize unrealistic guardians.
