Dream Quote by E.L. Doctorow
““Ever since this day I have dreamt sometimes... I, a street rat in my soul, dream even now... that if it were possible to life this littered, paved Manhattan from the earth... and all its torn and dripping pipes and conduits and tunnels and tracks and cables--all of it, like a scab from new skin underneath--how seedlings would sprout and freshets bubble up, and brush and grasses would grow over the rolling hills...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow, 1971
The speaker imagines transforming a harsh urban environment into a thriving natural landscape, symbolizing hope for renewal and the power of imagination.
In simple terms: Dream of turning city into nature.
Key Takeaway
Imagine possibilities beyond current constraints.
Themes
urban renewal
hope
imagination
environment
Mood
hopeful
dreamy
Type
inspirational
visionary
When to use this quote
- city planning
- environmental activism
- creative writing
Key Concepts
ecological restoration
urban planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What small changes can you make to green your city?
- How does imagination inspire real change?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic visions may ignore practical challenges.
