Dreams Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““You're young and got dreams ahead of you still. You don't know how it is. One day you're something, so promising and full o' dares, so big the world's too small a place to hold you. Then, 'fore you know it, you're old, and you realize all them things you had in mind you'll never get to. All them doors you felt too big to fit through have already shut. Only one left open and it leads to nothing but nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law Trilogy, 2006
Youthful ambition often fades into regret when opportunities close and dreams remain unfulfilled.
In simple terms: Dreams can shrink as life progresses.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and act on opportunities early.
Themes
ambition
regret
time
opportunity
mortality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- creative projects
- relationship building
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
life cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What opportunities are you postponing?
- How can you keep ambition alive as you age?
A Different Perspective
Not all doors close; some may reopen with effort.
