Lloyd JonesDreams are nervy things–all it takes is for one stern word to be spoken in their direction and they shrivel up and die.
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Dreams are something that can be easily crushed by a stern word or a harsh action. When people have a dream or passion, they feel nervous about sharing it with others. When the dreamer is spoken to sternly, their dream dies a sudden death.
Source: Mister Pip
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