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Alice in wonderland Quote by J.M. Sullivan

“Lewis exasperated her, always talking about life before the Plague and how it would be if everything was different. He was a dreamer. “It would be nice, but it’s not gonna happen, Lewis. You shouldn’t spout off talk like that, giving false hope to people. It’d be better if they focused on…” quote by J.M. Sullivan
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““Lewis exasperated her, always talking about life before the Plague and how it would be if everything was different. He was a dreamer. “It would be nice, but it’s not gonna happen, Lewis. You shouldn’t spout off talk like that, giving false hope to people. It’d be better if they focused on surviving. It’s more important than some silly dream.” “But Alice, dreams are how people get by in a place like this,” Lewis countered. His freckles faded with his smile. “We gotta find somethin’ to hold onto, else we’ll all go mad.””

J.M. Sullivan

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Plague Years by J.M. Sullivan, 2023

Dreams provide hope and purpose in dire circumstances, but survival must remain the priority.

In simple terms: Dreams help survive, but survival is key.

Key Takeaway

Balance hope with practical action.

Themes

hope survival mental health resilience

Mood

tense reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • post‑apocalyptic community
  • mental health support
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep hope alive without neglecting reality?
  • When should you prioritize survival over aspiration?
A Different Perspective

Excessive dreaming can distract from urgent needs.

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