Arms Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter - to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther ... And one fine morning ---”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925
The narrator describes Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of an ideal future that always stays out of reach, driving him to keep striving.
In simple terms: Gatsby chases an ever‑receding dream.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when ambition becomes futile.
Themes
ambition
illusion
hope
the American Dream
perseverance
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- romantic pursuit
- personal growth
Key Concepts
unattainable goals
nostalgia
self‑delusion
Questions to Reflect On
- Are your goals realistic or fantasy?
- What can you enjoy now while pursuing?
A Different Perspective
Obsessing over distant goals can blind you to present realities.
