Dreams Quote by Wendy Mass
““The future is all possibilities, but the past is set in stone. All those ghosts of ourselves, our youth, still alive inside us, but out of our reach forever. We meet them when we close our eyes, when we let our memories come alive. But that’s all they are. Memories. No more real than a dream.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Girl Who Could Fly by Wendy Mass, 2008
The quote contrasts the fluid, open nature of the future with the fixed, unchangeable past, describing memories as ghostly but intangible remnants that feel real only when recalled.
In simple terms: Future is open, past is fixed; memories are like dreams.
Key Takeaway
Accept the past, focus on shaping the future.
Themes
memory
time
identity
reflection
nostalgia
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- therapy
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate memory from imagination?
- What role should the past play in your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Memories can distort reality and hinder present action.
