Disappear Quote by Nathanael West
“No dream ever entirely disappears. Somewhere it troubles some unfortunate person and some day, when that person has been sufficiently troubled, it will be reproduced on the lot.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West, 1939
Unresolved dreams persist, resurfacing in others when they become deeply troubled, eventually reappearing in the collective.
In simple terms: Dreams linger and can reemerge in others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address lingering aspirations.
Themes
psychology
dreams
collective unconscious
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- artistic inspiration
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
unfulfilled ambition
emotional distress
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What unresolved dream haunts you?
- How can you transform that dream positively?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be suppressed, not erased.
