If your dream is only about you, it's too small.
Ava DuvernayRead
One of the most adventurous things left us is to go to bed. For no one can lay a hand on our dreams.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of dreaming and the freedom that comes with it, as dreams are untouched by others.
E. V. Lucas suggests that going to bed represents a journey into the realm of dreams, which is one of the last truly adventurous activities we can engage in. Our dreams are personal and uninfluenced by the outside world, offering a space where our imaginations can roam free and where we hold the power over our aspirations and desires.
Themes
DreamsImaginationAdventureFreedomNight
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams.
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