Dream Quote by R.H. Stoddard
““ Gains for all our losses There are gains for all our losses There are balms for all our pains But when youth the dream departs It takes some thing from our hearts And never comes again We are stronger and are better Under manhood’s sterner reign Still we feel that some thing sweet Followed youth with flying feet And will never come again. Some thing beautiful has vanished And we sigh for it in vain We behold it every where---- On the earth and in the air---- But it never comes again.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 19th century
Youthful dreams and joys are fleeting; loss leads to strength and maturity, yet the sweet moments never return.
In simple terms: Youth fades, leaving strength.
Key Takeaway
Cherish youthful moments.
Themes
youth
loss
growth
nostalgia
Mood
melancholic
nostalgic
Type
poetry
reflection
When to use this quote
- reflection
- writing
- education
- mentoring
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What youthful joy do you miss?
- How can you honor past experiences?
A Different Perspective
Nostalgia can idealize past, ignoring present.
