--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Its better to dream of something you may…" description: "\"Its better to dream of something you may never have than to lose something you always dreamed of having.\" — DEV SARKAR" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5a/dev-sarkar-80472_dream_its-better-to-dream-of-something-you-may_3088020.jpg" --- # Its better to dream of something you may never have than… ![“Its better to dream of something you may never have than to lose something you always dreamed of having.” quote by DEV SARKAR](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5a/dev-sarkar-80472_dream_its-better-to-dream-of-something-you-may_3088020.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5a/dev-sarkar-80472_dream_its-better-to-dream-of-something-you-may_3088020.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5a/dev-sarkar-80472_dream_its-better-to-dream-of-something-you-may_3088020.jpg) > “Its better to dream of something you may never have than to lose something you always dreamed of having.” DEV SARKAR ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages valuing dreams over fearing loss, suggesting aspiration is more valuable than possession. **In simple terms:** Dreams are more valuable than losing them. Key Takeaway Cherish aspirations, not just outcomes. Themes dreams loss value Mood inspirational philosophical Type motivational reflective When to use this quote - career planning - relationship goals - creative projects Key Concepts existential fulfillment risk tolerance Questions to Reflect On - What dream drives you? - How do you balance dreaming and realism? A Different Perspective Dreams can be unrealistic and cause disappointment. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dream/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) ## Related quotes > [I didn't want to find out the reality that if I wanted my dream, I had to lose weight. 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