“Since I knew you, I have been troubled by a remorse that I thought would never reproach me again, and have heard whispers from old voices impelling me upward, that I thought were silent for ever. I have had unformed ideas of striving afresh, beginning anew, shaking off sloth and sensuality, and fighting out the abandoned fight. A dream, all a dream, that ends in nothing, and leaves the sleeper where he lay down, but I wish you to know that you inspired it.”
— Charles Dickens
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Sometimes, one person can reignite a flame we thought had gone out forever. ✨ As Charles Dickens beautifully wrote: “Since I knew you, I have been troubled by a remorse that I thought would never reproach me again, and have heard whispers from old voices impelling me upward, that I thought were silent for ever. I have had unformed ideas of striving afresh, beginning anew, shaking off sloth and sensuality, and fighting out the abandoned fight. A dream, all a dream, that ends in nothing, and leaves the sleeper where he lay down, but I wish you to know that you inspired it.” Who is the person that inspired you to dream again? Tag them below to say thank you. 👇
About this quote
We often find ourselves drifting through life, settling into the comfort of old habits and quiet regrets, believing that the best versions of ourselves are a thing of the past. We mistake stagnation for peace, unaware that our souls are still yearning for the battles we once fought and the dreams we once held. But sometimes, life sends us a catalyst—a person, a moment, or a realization—that pierces through the fog of complacency and whispers that it is never too late to begin again. This profound quote by Charles Dickens reminds us that the impulse to change, to strive, and to 'fight out the abandoned fight' is one of the most beautiful aspects of the human experience. Even if our attempts at renewal feel like fleeting dreams or if we struggle to fully break free from our old selves, the mere act of being inspired to try is a victory in itself. To be the person who inspires another to wake up, to dream, and to seek a better life is perhaps the greatest gift one human can give to another.
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