Quote by James Allen

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities.

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream

Summary

This quote by James Allen emphasizes the idea that every great achievement starts as a dream or a vision. Allen compares this process to the growth of an oak tree from an acorn and a bird from an egg. He suggests that within the deepest desires and aspirations of our souls lies the potential for remarkable accomplishments. Dreams act as the seeds that eventually bear fruit in the form of reality. Through this quote, Allen encourages the recognition and nurturing of our dreams as the first step towards turning them into tangible achievements.

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