Dream Quote by Shimon Peres
“My family's dream, and my own, was to live in Israel, and our eventual voyage to the port of Jaffa was like making a dream come true. Had it not been for this dream and this voyage, I would probably have perished in the flames, as did so many of my people, among them most of my own family.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: My Life, Shimon Peres, 1995
Escaping peril and fulfilling a lifelong aspiration by reaching a promised land saved him and his family from death.
In simple terms: A dream of safety and belonging saved them from danger.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and pursue your deepest hopes.
Themes
survival
hope
identity
migration
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- war
- refugee escape
- family migration
- personal pilgrimage
Key Concepts
determination
faith
destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal dreams guide your toughest decisions?
- How do you balance hope with realistic risk?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may not guarantee safety; external threats persist.
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