Beautiful Quote by Thomas William Hodgson Crosland
“"You know that it is quite preposterous of you to chase rainbows," said the sane person to the poet. "Yet it would be rather beautiful if I did one day manage to catch one," mused the poet.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Loved Children by Thomas William Hodgson Crosland, 1915
The speaker calls the poet's dream of chasing rainbows absurd, yet acknowledges its beauty if achieved.
In simple terms: Dreams seem foolish but can be beautiful if realized.
Key Takeaway
Embrace lofty dreams despite doubts.
Themes
dreams
beauty
skepticism
creativity
aspiration
Mood
hopeful
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal goals
- innovation
- overcoming cynicism
Key Concepts
idealism
paradox
human yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you risk to pursue a seemingly impossible dream?
- How do you balance practicality with imagination?
A Different Perspective
Even beautiful dreams can be impractical and lead to disappointment.
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