Quotes about dreams

A collection of quotes on the topic of dreams.

„It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream.“

— Tsunetomo Yamamoto Samurai 1659 - 1719
Context: It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream. When you have something like a nightmare, you will wake up and tell yourself that it was only a dream. It is said that the world we live in is not a bit different from this.

World

„A slave dreams of freedom, a free man dreams of wealth, the wealthy dream of power, and the powerful dream of freedom.“

— Andrzej Majewski Polish writer and photographer 1966

Freedom, Wealth

„Seven Steps to Success
1) Make a commitment to grow daily.
2) Value the process more than events.
3) Don't wait for inspiration.
4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity.
5) Dream big.
6) Plan your priorities.
7) Give up to go up.“

— John C. Maxwell American author, speaker and pastor 1947

Pleasure, Waiting, Success

„But whether it be dream or truth, to do well is what matters. If it be truth, for truth's sake. If not, then to gain friends for the time when we awaken.“

— Pedro Calderón de la Barca Spanish dramatist 1600 - 1681
Segismundo, Act III, l. 236.

Truth, Time

„We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream: it may be so the moment after death.“

— Nathaniel Hawthorne American novelist and short story writer (1804 – 1879) 1804 - 1864
1836

Death

„We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep.“

— Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

Sleep

„Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.“

— Ludwig Van Beethoven German Romantic composer 1770 - 1827
Conversations (January 1804)

Music

„in time of daffodils(who know
the goal of living is to grow)
forgetting why, remember how

in time of lilacs who proclaim
the aim of waking is to dream,
remember so(forgetting seem)

in time of roses(who amaze
our now and here with paradise)
forgetting if, remember yes

in time of all sweet things beyond
whatever mind may comprehend,
remember seek(forgetting find)

and in a mystery to be
(when time from time shall set us free)
forgetting me, remember me“

— E.E. Cummings American poet 1894 - 1962

Time, Forgetting

„In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.“

— Michael Jackson American singer, songwriter and dancer 1958 - 2009
Also used at his funeral (3 Sep. 2009) invitation. Quoted in "Dead stars and classic art will surround Michael Jackson " in CNN.com/entertainment (03 July 2009) http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/03/michael.jackson.funeral/index.html#cnnSTCOther1

Hate, World, Hope, Despair

„Life is a song - sing it.
Life is a game - play it.
Life is a challenge - meet it.
Life is a dream - realize it.
Life is a sacrifice - offer it.
Life is love - enjoy it.“

— Sathya Sai Baba Indian guru 1926 - 2011

Love, Life, Game, Singing

„You’re only poor if you give up. The most important thing is that you did something. Most people only talk and dream of getting rich. You’ve done something.“

— Robert T. Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad

People

„Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.“

— Bob Marley Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician 1945 - 1981

Love, Life, People, Pleasure

„I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time.“

— A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Thinking, Time

„Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.“

— C.G. Jung Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded analytical psychology 1875 - 1961

Heart

„Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think.“

— John Wesley Christian theologian 1703 - 1791
Context: Beware you are not a fiery, persecuting enthusiast. Do not imagine that God has called you (just contrary to the spirit of Him you style your Master) to destroy men’s lives, and not to save them. Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think. Use no constraint in matters of religion. Even those who are farthest out of the way never compel to come in by any other means than reason, truth, and love. Sermon 37 "The Nature of Enthusiasm"

Men, God, Way, Thinking

„We always know when we are awake that we cannot be dreaming even though when actually dreaming we feel all this may be real.“

— Ruth Rendell, One Across, Two Down

Feeling