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Dream long enough and dream hard enough you will come to know dreaming can make it so.
William S. Burroughs
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Dreaming with determination can turn aspirations into reality.

This quote suggests that persistent and passionate dreaming can lead to the realization of one's goals and desires. It emphasizes the importance of not only dreaming but also the power of that dream when combined with effort and belief in its possibility.

Themes

DreamMotivationAspirationBeliefReality

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to inspire young entrepreneurs.

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