Chasing Quote by Jack McDevitt
“What would happen is that people like Geroge and Alyx would grow old and die chasing a dream. Although there were probably worse things to do with one's life.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Dream of the Dead” (1998)
People may spend their lives chasing ambitions that ultimately lead to unfulfilling ends.
In simple terms: Chasing dreams can be futile.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate goals regularly.
Themes
ambition
mortality
purpose
regret
reflection
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- creative pursuits
- personal fulfillment
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
goal setting
life meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your long‑term aspirations?
- How do you measure a dream’s worth?
A Different Perspective
Dreams pursued without purpose can become empty.
![“...those whose tastes run to personal power [can] never be trusted to act save in the pursuit of their own ambition.” quote by Jack McDevitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/222/jack-mcdevitt-8429_ambition_those-whose-tastes-run-to-personal-power_190484.jpg)
