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Dreams Quote by Rudyard Kipling

“If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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““If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;””

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

Source Poem: "If—" by Rudyard Kipling, 1910

Balanced mastery over aspirations and setbacks, treating both equally without letting either dominate one's purpose.

In simple terms: Stay level‑headed despite success or failure.

Key Takeaway

Maintain composure and focus.

Themes

resilience balance self‑control

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • personal setbacks
  • creative projects
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

Stoicism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay motivated after a failure?
  • What practices keep you grounded in success?
A Different Perspective

Over‑emphasis on detachment can lead to apathy.

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