--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The lesson learned… we need to battle the…" description: "\"“The lesson learned… we need to battle the real dragons—the illusions we cling to, the false loves we perpetuate, the fantasies we dress up in pretty c..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/e-l-sarnoff-82827_dragon_the-lesson-learned-we-need-to-battle-the_3161084.jpg" --- # The lesson learned… we need to battle the real dragons—the… ![“The lesson learned… we need to battle the real dragons—the illusions we cling to, the false loves we perpetuate, the fantasies we dress up in pretty clothes, and the lies we tell ourselves. Only then will dreams come true.” quote by E.L. Sarnoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/e-l-sarnoff-82827_dragon_the-lesson-learned-we-need-to-battle-the_3161084.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/e-l-sarnoff-82827_dragon_the-lesson-learned-we-need-to-battle-the_3161084.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fec/e-l-sarnoff-82827_dragon_the-lesson-learned-we-need-to-battle-the_3161084.jpg) > ““The lesson learned… we need to battle the real dragons—the illusions we cling to, the false loves we perpetuate, the fantasies we dress up in pretty clothes, and the lies we tell ourselves. Only then will dreams come true.”” E.L. Sarnoff ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We must confront our own delusions and self‑deceptions before we can achieve true aspirations. **In simple terms:** Face inner lies to fulfill dreams. Key Takeaway Identify and challenge personal myths. Themes self‑awareness illusion growth Mood reflective determined Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - personal therapy - career planning - relationship counseling - creative projects Key Concepts psychology self‑deception motivation Questions to Reflect On - What illusion holds you back? - How can you test the reality of your desires? A Different Perspective Confronting inner dragons can be painful and may destabilize confidence. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dragon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dragon/) [Dragons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dragons/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) [Dreams come true](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams-come-true/) [Lesson learned](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lesson-learned/) [Lies we tell ourselves](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lies-we-tell-ourselves/) ## Related quotes > [It’s very simple why kids are crazy about dinosaurs — dinosaurs are nature’s Special Effects. 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