--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I had great ambitions and extravagant…" description: "\"“I had great ambitions and extravagant dreams, but so did the errand boy and the seamstress, for everyone has dreams; the only difference is whether or..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d59/fernando-pessoa-177_dreams_i-had-great-ambitions-and-extravagant-dr_1657223.jpg" --- # I had great ambitions and extravagant dreams, but so did… ![“I had great ambitions and extravagant dreams, but so did the errand boy and the seamstress, for everyone has dreams; the only difference is whether or not we have the strength to fulfil them or a destiny that will fulfil them through us.” quote by Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d59/fernando-pessoa-177_dreams_i-had-great-ambitions-and-extravagant-dr_1657223.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d59/fernando-pessoa-177_dreams_i-had-great-ambitions-and-extravagant-dr_1657223.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d59/fernando-pessoa-177_dreams_i-had-great-ambitions-and-extravagant-dr_1657223.jpg) > ““I had great ambitions and extravagant dreams, but so did the errand boy and the seamstress, for everyone has dreams; the only difference is whether or not we have the strength to fulfil them or a destiny that will fulfil them through us.”” [Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernando-pessoa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Everyone dreams, but only those with strength or a guiding fate achieve them. **In simple terms:** Dreams need strength or destiny. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner strength or seek purpose. Themes dreams strength destiny ambition Mood hopeful determined Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - career planning - artistic pursuits - personal goals - overcoming adversity Key Concepts existentialism motivation Questions to Reflect On - What strength do you need to fulfill your dreams? - Do you believe destiny plays a role? 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I try to place words right next to my idea So…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernando-pessoa/i-try-to-say-what-i-feel-without-thinking-about-what-i-feel-i-try-to/) [Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernando-pessoa/) > [Have you ever considered, beloved other, how invisible we are to each other? We look at each other without seeing. We listen to each…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernando-pessoa/have-you-ever-considered-beloved-other-how-invisible-we-are-to-each/) [Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernando-pessoa/) > [“To associate is to die. Only my consciousness of myself is real for me; other people are hazy phenomena in this consciousness, and it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernando-pessoa/to-associate-is-to-die-only-my-consciousness-of-myself-is-real-for-me/) [Fernando Pessoa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernando-pessoa/) > [“When it comes to dreams, I’m no different from the errand boy and the seamstress. 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It's giving that person a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/damien-chazelle/it-s-interesting-when-you-wind-up-distilling-all-your-ambitions-and/) [Damien Chazelle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/damien-chazelle/) > [I hope I can fulfill all my ambitions at Everton. But you never know in this game.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-moyes/i-hope-i-can-fulfill-all-my-ambitions-at-everton-but-you-never-know/) [David Moyes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-moyes/) > [There are a lot of goals and ambitions that I have in life, things I want to accomplish. Who knows? I mean - it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tim-tebow/there-are-a-lot-of-goals-and-ambitions-that-i-have-in-life-things-i/) [Tim Tebow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tim-tebow/) > [Success needs to be measured according to the ambitions and the resources of each designer. And many aren't interested in being a megabrand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tim-gunn/success-needs-to-be-measured-according-to-the-ambitions-and-the/) [Tim Gunn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tim-gunn/) > [I have no screen ambitions whatsoever.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/caroline-princess-of-hanover/i-have-no-screen-ambitions-whatsoever/) [Caroline, Princess of Hanover](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/caroline-princess-of-hanover/) > [Some players have ambitions, and therefore, they leave and want to experience something new, you know.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/some-players-have-ambitions-and-therefore-they-leave-and-want-to/) [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/) > [When you've accomplished a certain amount in your career, you're not so focused on your ambitions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-douglas/when-you-ve-accomplished-a-certain-amount-in-your-career-you-re-not/) [Michael Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-douglas/) > [“Beware of those who steer you away from your heart’s true happiness. 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