I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that even though Jonas Salk had difficult challenges and problems in his life, he was able to overcome them because he kept working towards his goals and dreams. When he faced scary or difficult situations, he didn't give up. Instead, he used the positive energy from his dreams and goals to help him get through the tough times. This quote shows that having hope and a positive outlook can help us deal with life's problems.
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