Dream Quote by Edmond Rostand
““...But...to sing, to dream, to smile, to walk, to be alone, be free, with a voice that stirs and an eye that still can see! To cock your hat to one side, when you please at a yes, a no, to fight, or- make poetry! To work without a thought of fame or fortune, on that journey, that you dream of, to the moon! Never to write a line that's not your own...””
About This Quote
Source Play: Cyrano de Bergerac, 1897
The passage celebrates authentic self‑expression, freedom, and creative work without concern for fame.
In simple terms: Live freely, create authentically, ignore fame.
Key Takeaway
Create authentically, live freely.
Themes
freedom
creativity
authenticity
individualism
Mood
passionate
defiant
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- performing arts
- personal projects
- daily decisions
Key Concepts
self‑expression
artistic integrity
non‑conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authentic expression mean to you?
- How can you balance freedom with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May clash with societal expectations or financial needs.
