Dream Quote by Lois Lowry
““She's sure, absolutely sure, that what she's waiting for will happen, just the way she wants it to; and I'm so uncertain, so fearful my dreams will end up forgotten somewhere, someday, like a piece of string and a paperclip lying in a dish.””
About This Quote
A contrast between confident expectation and deep anxiety about unfulfilled aspirations, likening forgotten dreams to discarded objects.
In simple terms: Confidence vs. fear of obscurity
Key Takeaway
Hope can coexist with dread
Themes
confidence
anxiety
dreams
impermanence
self-doubt
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- creative block
- career planning
- relationship expectations
Key Concepts
expectation
memory
identity
Practical Applications
- motivational coaching
- therapy for anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to trust the future?
- How can we honor forgotten dreams?
