Quote by James Anthony Froude

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer

Summary

This quote means that you can't simply wish or imagine becoming a certain type of person. Instead, you have to work hard and actively shape yourself into the person you want to be. It emphasizes the idea that personal growth and character development require effort and deliberate action, rather than relying on dreams or passive desires.

By James Anthony Froude

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