Quote by Joe Cornish

I worry whether it's not really the best way to live one's life - trying to fulfill the dreams you had as a child. Maybe it's quite a backwards approach.

I worry whether it's not really the best way to live one's l

Summary

This quote expresses doubt about the conventional wisdom of pursuing the dreams we had as children. It questions if this is truly the most ideal way to live our lives, suggesting that it might be a backwards approach. The speaker raises concerns that this pursuit might not be fulfilling or aligned with who we have become as adults. It prompts reflection on whether clinging to childhood dreams may prevent us from discovering new passions and evolving our aspirations in a more meaningful and authentic way.

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Dreams

By Joe Cornish

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