--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am the American Dream. When I bleed…" description: "\"“I am the American Dream. When I bleed, it’s awfully red, and when I bruise, it’s bluer than the heavens, and I promise you’ll get lost somewhere in th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10c/j-merridew-73393_american-dream_i-am-the-american-dream-when-i-bleed-it_1308802.jpg" --- # I am the American Dream. When I bleed, it’s awfully red… ![“I am the American Dream. When I bleed, it’s awfully red, and when I bruise, it’s bluer than the heavens, and I promise you’ll get lost somewhere in the whiteness of my smile.” quote by J. 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Themes identity dream emotion Mood poetic reflective Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - artistic expression - personal branding - motivational speaking Key Concepts symbolism self‑concept Questions to Reflect On - What does the Dream mean to you? - How do you balance pride and humility? A Different Perspective Idealizing the Dream can cause disillusionment. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [American dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/american-dream/) [Dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dream/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) ## Related quotes > [I just can’t, Nick, okay? Now, please give me a second to lie here in silence and bleed.” – Caleb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sherrilyn-kenyon/i-just-can-t-nick-okay-now-please-give-me-a-second-to-lie-here-in/) [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) > [“You have two seconds to tell me what the fuck you did to her, or I start carving you up into tiny pieces. 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