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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.” quote by Sherwood Anderson
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“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.”

Sherwood Anderson

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.

Key Takeaway

Quiet the mind, start dreaming.

Themes

growth imagination silence

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • artistic creation
  • meditation
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

mindfulness creative awakening

Questions to Reflect On

  • What old belief blocks your imagination?
  • How can silence foster new ideas?
A Different Perspective

Dreaming without past constraints can ignore practical knowledge.

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