Autumn nights Quote by Nicole Baart
““I wanted so much when I was young. I was an endless abyss of want, of need of desperate dreams for myself that defied logic. The promise of what was to come hung like rings around the moon on clear autumn nights; the future was unmistakeable. It was always there, glistening in the dark and suggesting that life was little more than climbing a ladder into the sky, where I could reach up with one hand and secure everything that I had ever hoped for in my grasping fingers. Oh, I dreamed. And they are not easy to give up, these dreams.””
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on youthful yearning, describing dreams as a luminous, almost tangible promise of a perfect future that feels both alluring and burdensome.
In simple terms: Youthful dreams feel like a bright, unattainable ladder.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the pull of dreams but balance them with reality.
Themes
ambition
longing
idealism
growth
disillusionment
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
emotive
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal relationships
- life transitions
Key Concepts
existential yearning
future orientation
psychology of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What dreams still drive you?
- How can you honor them without losing grounding?
A Different Perspective
Dreams can become unrealistic expectations that hinder present fulfillment.
