Dreams Quote by Robert E. Howard
““Poets always hate those in power. To them perfection is always just behind the last corner, or beyond the next. They escape the present in dreams of the past and future.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Shadow Kingdom, 1929
Poets despise authority and chase an unattainable perfection, escaping reality through nostalgic dreams.
In simple terms: Poets reject power and seek impossible perfection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of idealism.
Themes
art
politics
philosophy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- political activism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
idealism
power dynamics
escape through imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you chase perfection?
- How do you balance dreams and reality?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may ignore practical realities.
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