Doubt and fear Quote by Louise Driscoll
““Hold Fast Your Dreams Hold fast your dreams! Within your heart Keep one still, secret spot Where dreams may go, And, sheltered so, May thrive and grow Where doubt and fear are not. O keep a place apart, Within your heart, For little dreams to go! Think still of lovely things that are not true. Let wish and magic work at will in you. Be sometimes blind to sorrow. Make believe! Forget the calm that lies In disillusioned eyes. Though we all know that we must die, Yes you and I May walk like gods and be Even now at home in immortality. We see so many ugly things— Deceits and wrongs and quarrelings; We know, alast we know How quickly fade The color in the west, The bloom upon the flower, The bloom upon the breast And youth's blind hour. Yet keep within your heart A place apart Where little dreams may go, May thrive and grow. Hold fast—hold fast your dreams!””
About This Quote
The poem urges protecting inner dreams from doubt, allowing imagination and hope to flourish despite life's harsh realities.
In simple terms: Guard your inner dreams from fear.
Key Takeaway
Nurture imagination despite hardship.
Themes
dreams
imagination
resilience
hope
Mood
inspirational
dreamy
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- childhood wonder
- creative projects
- stressful work
- personal loss
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep dreams alive?
- When should imagination yield to reality?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may clash with practical responsibilities.
