Dream Quote by Machado de Assis
““...one of the roles of man is to shut his eyes and keep them shut to see if he can continue into the night of his old age the dream curtailed in the night of his youth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis, 1899
A person may close themselves off to reality to protect an old, unfulfilled dream from fading completely.
In simple terms: Closing eyes to protect a fading dream.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on what you’re avoiding.
Themes
nostalgia
self‑deception
aging
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- old age reflections
- career burnout
- personal loss
- creative block
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What dream have you hidden away?
- How does denial affect growth?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may become stagnant if ignored.
