We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can only dream of what you can imagine, and, depending on where you come from, your imagination can be quite limited.

Trevor Noah
We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can...
We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can...
We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can...
We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can...
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We tell people to follow their dreams, but how do you define a dream? When you think about it, the word “dream” has different meanings. For instance, you can have a dream of being an astronaut or a ball player. Although the same meaning is used in both cases, the words are used differently. On the other hand, there are also dreams that are impossible to achieve.

For example, saying that you want to be president of the United States is not a dream. However, if you are from another country or culture and your aspirations are not fulfilled or realized in your own country, then this may become a dream for you.

Source: Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood

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