With age, you see people fail more. You see yourself fail more. How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself.
Hugh JackmanRead
It's good to be young and full of dreams. Dreams of one day doing something 'insanely great.' Dreams of love, beauty, achievement, and contribution. But understand they have a life of their own, and they're not very good at following instructions. Love them, revere them, nurture them, respect them, but don't ever become a slave to them. Otherwise you'll kill them off prematurely, before they get the chance to come true.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreams are important, but they require nurturing rather than rigid control to flourish.
Hugh Jackman emphasizes the importance of dreams and aspirations in youth, highlighting that while it's essential to cherish and nurture these dreams, one must also recognize that they have their own dynamics. Instead of forcing dreams into a mold, it's crucial to allow them room to grow and develop organically, or else they may never become a reality.
Themes
DreamsYouthNurturingAspirationFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a motivational speech to inspire young people about pursuing their dreams.
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