Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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Nothing happens... but first a dream.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreams are the first step towards achieving anything significant.
This quote by Carl Sandburg emphasizes the importance of dreaming as the necessary precursor to action and achievement. It suggests that all accomplishments, big or small, begin with the ability to envision them, highlighting the power and potential that lies in our dreams.
Themes
DreamAchievementInspirationActionVision
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage students pursuing their goals.
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