Able Quote by Walter de La Mare
“A lost but happy dream may shed its light upon our waking hours, and the whole day may be infected with the gloom of a dreary or sorrowful one; yet of neither may we be able to recover a trace.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lost Dream" (source unknown)
A fleeting, happy dream can briefly brighten our day, but its loss may leave a lingering gloom that we cannot fully recover from.
In simple terms: A brief happy dream can lighten a day, but its loss may leave lasting gloom.
Key Takeaway
Cherish fleeting joys and accept inevitable sadness.
Themes
dreams
memory
emotion
transience
hope
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- morning reflection
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
temporal perception
affect theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do brief joyful moments affect your mood?
- Can you transform lingering gloom into growth?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may not fully explain underlying emotional states.
![“Sometimes when things are particularly bad, my brain will give me a happy dream. [...] When I fully awaken, I'm momentarily comforted. I try to hold on to the peaceful feeling of the dream, but it quickly slips away, leaving me sadder than ever.” quote by Suzanne Collins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7d/suzanne-collins-60_brain_sometimes-when-things-are-particularly-b_2031100.jpg)
