Dream Quote by Sherwood Anderson
“You must try to forget all you have learned,” said the old man. “You must begin to dream. From this time on you must shut your ears to the roaring of the voices.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Man Who Became a Legend” by Sherwood Anderson, 1919
Letting go of past knowledge opens space for new visions; silence the inner critic to dream freely.
In simple terms: Forget old lessons to dream anew.
Quiet the mind, start dreaming.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- meditation
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What old belief blocks your imagination?
- How can silence foster new ideas?
Dreaming without past constraints can ignore practical knowledge.