It seems that fighting is a game where everybody is the loser.
Zora Neale HurstonRead
Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the same horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men. Now, women forget all those things they don't want to remember, and remember everything they don't want to forget. The dream is the truth. Then they act and do things accordingly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the nature of dreams and reality, emphasizing how aspirations can elude people while exploring the contrasting ways men and women perceive and manage their desires.
Zora Neale Hurston's quote delves into the complexities of human aspirations and the differing perspectives of men and women regarding their dreams. It suggests that while men often face unfulfilled desires that drift away like ships on the horizon, women tend to selectively remember and forget experiences to cope with their own realities. The juxtaposition highlights the struggles of yearning for unattainable dreams, and how in the end, these desires shape actions and perceptions of truth in life.
Themes
DreamsRealityLifePerceptionWomenMen
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing dreams, this quote can serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges and varying experiences in life.
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