The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
Anais NinRead
The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the pursuit of dreams and the fleeting moments of fulfillment in that chase.
Anais Nin's quote captures the essence of striving toward one's dreams, emphasizing that the journey itself is miraculous. The 'dream' symbolizes aspirations that often seem just out of reach, and the act of catching up signifies moments of alignment with those aspirations, highlighting the beauty found in the pursuit, even if the dream itself remains elusive.
Themes
DreamsPursuitInspirationAspirationMiracle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire people to chase their dreams.
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