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Believe in your dreams Quote by Julie Bertagna

“Fox wants too much. Sometimes in the rush of hyper-speed he dreams impossible dreams, dreams that cannot be. The difficult thing, he has discovered, is not just knowing how to dream but knowing what to dream. And the most difficult thing of all is when you find the answer to both. Then you start…” quote by Julie Bertagna
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““Fox wants too much. Sometimes in the rush of hyper-speed he dreams impossible dreams, dreams that cannot be. The difficult thing, he has discovered, is not just knowing how to dream but knowing what to dream. And the most difficult thing of all is when you find the answer to both. Then you start to believe in your dreams--the impossible dreams that can't come true.””

Julie Bertagna

About This Quote

Source Book: The Snow Spider, 1990

The quote highlights the challenge of setting realistic goals versus chasing unattainable fantasies, and the paradox of believing in impossible dreams once they seem resolved.

In simple terms: Balancing ambition with feasibility is hard; believing in impossible dreams can be both motivating and misleading.

Key Takeaway

Align dreams with possibility; stay grounded.

Themes

ambition dreams reality self‑belief

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative projects
  • career planning
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

goal‑setting psychology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria determine a dream’s feasibility?
  • How do you balance hope with practicality?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may inspire but can also distract from achievable progress.

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