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Dream Quote by Erin Morgenstern

“I don't think there's anything wrong with being a dreamer... There is not. But dreams have ways of turning into nightmares. I suspect Monsieur Lefevre knows something of that. You'd be better off letting the whole endeavor face away into myth and oblivion. All empires fall eventually. It is the…” quote by Erin Morgenstern
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““I don't think there's anything wrong with being a dreamer... There is not. But dreams have ways of turning into nightmares. I suspect Monsieur Lefevre knows something of that. You'd be better off letting the whole endeavor face away into myth and oblivion. All empires fall eventually. It is the way of things. Perhaps it is time to let this one go... I'm afraid I'm unwilling to do that... You are very young.””

Erin Morgenstern

About This Quote

Source Book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, 2011

Dreams can become dangerous when they are unexamined, and clinging to them may hinder letting go of failing ventures.

In simple terms: Dreams may turn bad; sometimes let go.

Key Takeaway

Accept when a dream becomes harmful.

Themes

dreams risk impermanence

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • career ambitions
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

psychology mythology impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you abandon a cherished dream?
  • How do you recognize a dream turning into a nightmare?
A Different Perspective

Dreams can inspire but also trap; balance idealism with realism.

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