Dreamers Quote by Taiye Selasi
““They were doers and thinkers and lovers and seekers and givers, but dreamers, most dangerously of all. They were dreamer-women. Very dangerous women. Who looked at the world through their wide dreamer-eyes and saw it not as it was, "brutal, senseless," etc., but worse, as it might be or might yet become. So, insatiable women. Un-pleasable women.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Ghana Must Go" (excerpt), 2013
Women who dream beyond reality can be both inspiring and threatening, as their visions challenge the status quo.
In simple terms: Dreaming women can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power and risk of radical imagination.
Themes
dreaming
women empowerment
vision
social change
gender dynamics
Mood
reflective
critical
inspirational
Type
literary
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- creative writing
- social movements
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
imaginality
radical thought
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do dreamers have to reality?
- How can society balance visionary ideas with pragmatic needs?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may clash with practical constraints, leading to conflict or disillusionment.
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