Dreams Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““enjoying a tranquillity in which I won’t write the works I don’t write now, and to keep on not writing them I’ll come up with even better excuses than the ones I use today to elude myself. Or I’ll be in an institution for paupers, happy in my utter defeat, mixed up with the rabble of would-be geniuses who were no more than beggars with dreams, thrown in with the anonymous throng of those who didn’t have strength enough to conquer nor renunciation enough to conquer enough to conquer nor renunciation enough to conquer by not competing.””
About This Quote
The writer procrastinates, rationalizing avoidance with excuses and self‑defeat, fearing failure and competition.
In simple terms: Avoiding writing with excuses and feeling defeated.
Key Takeaway
Confront excuses, commit to writing despite fear.
Themes
procrastination
self‑doubt
creative struggle
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- creative blocks
- mental health
- artistic ambition
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑sabotage
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying fear fuels your avoidance?
- How can you replace excuses with actionable steps?
A Different Perspective
Excuses can become a habit that undermines potential.
