For better or for worse, I've watched people die in front of me. I see how they are in the end. And they're not cynical. In the end, they wanna hold somebody's hand. And that's real to me.
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All that happens when your dreams come true is a slow, melting realization that it wasn't what you thought.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The realization that achieving your dreams may not bring the expected joy or fulfillment.
This quote suggests that when we finally achieve our dreams, we may find that the reality of our accomplishments does not align with our initial expectations. Instead of the happiness we anticipated, we often face a gradual understanding that our dreams may not fulfill us as deeply as we hoped, prompting us to reassess what truly matters in life.
Themes
DreamsRealizationExpectationsFulfillmentHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a motivational talk about managing expectations in life.
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All quotes βIf we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love, and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be cursed with the aching throb of unfulfilled business. Our words will always be sincere, our embraces will be tight. We will never wallow in the agony of βI could have, I should haveβ. We can sleep in a storm. And when its time, our goodbyes will be complete.
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The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.
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