Louisa May Alcott…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.
About This Quote
This quote is a beautiful expression of the feeling we all have when we lose our youth and all that we thought we would be. As young people, we are filled with possibilities that are both exciting and frightening. However, it is only in the past that all of our dreams have come true. The idea is that young people are not concerned about what happens to them but instead are filled with hope for the future. Once they realize that their dreams will not happen, they are crushed by the reality of life.
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