"The dream is real, my friends. The failure to realize it is the only unreality."

Dreams

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This reflection on dreams by Toni Cade Bambara resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in dreams is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara, born Miltona Mirkin Cade, was an African-American author, documentary film-maker, social activist and college professor.

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