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Big Dreams Quote by Dean Koontz

“Little City wasn’t really a city. It was more like a big town, with twenty thousand citizens. There had been fewer than four hundred residents when Thomas Little founded the place, but he had been a man with big dreams and no regard for the truth.” quote by Dean Koontz
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““Little City wasn’t really a city. It was more like a big town, with twenty thousand citizens. There had been fewer than four hundred residents when Thomas Little founded the place, but he had been a man with big dreams and no regard for the truth.””

Dean Koontz

About This Quote

A fictional town is described as a small community with grand ambitions, founded by a visionary who disregarded truth.

In simple terms: A big dream can arise from modest beginnings, but truth may be ignored.

Key Takeaway

Balance ambition with integrity.

Themes

town building vision truth fiction

Mood

cautious inquisitive

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • storytelling
  • character analysis

Key Concepts

dreams leadership ethical compromise

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do founders have to truth?
  • How does ambition affect community trust?
A Different Perspective

Idealism can clash with honesty.

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