Dreams Quote by Gabrielle Zevin
““We had been there about four days when she said, “It feels like last year was a dream,” she said. “It feels like I had a fever, and the fever has finally broken.” “I’m glad,” I said. “Still,” she said, “sometimes I miss the fever.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, 2014
A character reflects on a painful period as a dream that has ended, yet occasionally misses the intensity of that suffering.
In simple terms: Missing the intense feeling of a past hardship.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge past pain without longing for it.
Themes
memory
healing
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- Therapy
- journaling
- support groups
- creative writing
- friendship
Key Concepts
Dreamlike past
emotional processing
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does remembering pain affect current well‑being?
- Can longing for past suffering hinder healing?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize suffering.
