A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick -- a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.
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Dreams are hopes, and echoes of hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreams reflect our aspirations and the enduring nature of hope.
In this quote, Neil Gaiman emphasizes that dreams serve as representations of our hopes and the persistent essence of hope itself. They are not just fleeting thoughts, but rather powerful reminders of what we yearn for and believe in, indicating that hope is an integral part of our existence and aspirations.
Themes
DreamsHopeAspirationInspirationBelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about pursuing your passions.
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