Quote by Quintilian

Vain hopes are like certain dreams of those who wake.

Vain hopes are like certain dreams of those who wake.

Summary

This quote suggests that vain hopes, or unrealistic expectations, are comparable to dreams that are quickly dismissed upon waking. It implies that these hopes are ephemeral and hold no real substance or validity in the waking world. Just like dreams lose their significance once we are awake, so too do vain hopes lose their significance once one encounters reality. It serves as a caution against clinging to illusions or unrealistic aspirations that are destined to be shattered by the harsh realities of life.

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