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The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle
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"The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle"

- Anais Nin

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This quote talks to the concept of chasing after a dream, and the problem of really achieving it. Anais Nin is suggesting that the dream is always ahead of us, which it is a wonder when we are able to catch up and reside in unison with it. This might be interpreted as a metaphor for the pursuit of an objective, and the difficulty of in fact accomplishing it. It is a reminder that although it may be tough, it is possible to overtake our dreams and reside in consistency with them. It is a tip that although the journey might be long and arduous, it is possible to reach our goals and live our dreams. It is a pointer that although the dream might seem out of reach, it is possible to capture up and reside in unison with it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Anais Nin between February 21, 1903 and January 14, 1977. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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