Dreams Quote by Eva Ibbotson
““But in the evening, when at last she had a moment alone, she slipped into the library and leaned her head against the mahogany steps she had climbed the day she knew she was going to the Amazon. The dream she had dreamed there had been a true one. She had found a land whose riches she had never before imagined, and she had found Finn. Well, now it was over. In ten minutes the bell would ring for them to go to their dormitories, then another bell for them to kneel and pray. And why not? How else was one supposed to run a school? “Oh Finn,” said Maia. “How am I going to bear it, day after day after day?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Old Clock, 1975
Maia feels trapped by school duties, yearning for adventure and love, confronting the weight of routine.
In simple terms: She is overwhelmed by school life and longs for adventure.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibilities while nurturing dreams.
Themes
duty
longing
adventure
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- school life
- personal growth
- relationship longing
Key Concepts
existential dread
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one find meaning in daily routines?
- What small steps can revive lost dreams?
A Different Perspective
Balancing duty with personal fulfillment is hard.
