"All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible"
- T. E. Lawrence
About this Quote
This quote by T. E. Lawrence speaks with the power of dreaming. He suggests that not all individuals dream equally, and those who dream during the night may wake up to discover that their dreams were in vain. However, those who dream during the day threaten, as they have the possible to make their dreams a truth. Lawrence is suggesting that those who dream during the day are more likely to act and make their dreams come true. He is emphasizing the importance of dreaming and the power of acting to make those dreams a reality. This quote motivates us to do something about it and to not hesitate to pursue our dreams. It is a suggestion that with effort and commitment, anything is possible.
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