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Dream Quote by Harlan Coben

“We’re living the dream, you know.” Tripp was right, of course, but it was interesting how we described our personal paradise as a “dream.” Dreams are fragile. Dreams don’t last. One day you wake up and poof, the dream is gone. You stir and feel it pull away from you as you helplessly grab at the…” quote by Harlan Coben
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““We’re living the dream, you know.” Tripp was right, of course, but it was interesting how we described our personal paradise as a “dream.” Dreams are fragile. Dreams don’t last. One day you wake up and poof, the dream is gone. You stir and feel it pull away from you as you helplessly grab at the smoky remnants. But it’s useless. The dream dissolves, gone forever. And standing there, watching his son play the game he loved, Adam couldn’t help but feel that since the stranger’s visit, they were all on the verge of waking up. The””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Stranger by Harlan Coben, 2015

Dreams represent fragile aspirations that can evaporate, prompting a painful awakening to reality.

In simple terms: Dreams are fragile and can fade.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence and cherish present moments.

Themes

impermanence aspiration awakening

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal goals
  • relationships
  • career expectations
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect valuable dreams?
  • What signs indicate a dream is fading?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may persist despite effort, offering hope.

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