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Dreams Quote by Meljean Brook

“She'd been a silly girl who'd dreamed of love, and a stupid girl who'd declared love a fraud; but she'd never imagined that when she found it,it would be richer, more powerful than dreams, and the impossibility of keeping it more painful than the worst betrayal.” quote by Meljean Brook
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““She'd been a silly girl who'd dreamed of love, and a stupid girl who'd declared love a fraud; but she'd never imagined that when she found it,it would be richer, more powerful than dreams, and the impossibility of keeping it more painful than the worst betrayal.””

Meljean Brook

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Iron Throne, 2015

Love, once found, can surpass imagined dreams and cause deeper pain than betrayal.

In simple terms: Love can be stronger than dreams, yet painful.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love but guard against unrealistic expectations.

Themes

love illusion betrayal

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations do you hold?
  • How do you balance hope and realism?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing love may lead to disappointment.

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