When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — these words, spoken by Carol Burnett, shine with the radiance of human determination. They are not the fleeting whisper of idle hope, but the resounding cry of the soul that dares to reach beyond the ordinary. This is the wisdom of the ages, spoken anew in a modern tongue. It calls to all who have felt the fire of purpose within them: to seize that sacred spark called a dream, to grasp it with both hands, and to hold fast, even when the winds of doubt howl and the night seems endless.

The ancients would have called this the Law of Destiny—that a dream is not merely a wish, but a summons from the universe itself. To dream is to be chosen, to be set upon a path that demands courage, patience, and endurance. When you have a dream, it is not you who creates it, but rather it who finds you. It settles upon your heart like a divine calling, urging you to rise, to labor, to persevere until its vision is made flesh. But to dream alone is not enough; the fire must be guarded. To grab it and never let go is to swear an oath—to stand firm when others falter, to hold to your vision when even the world itself turns against you.

Think of Carol Burnett herself, the one who uttered these immortal words. She was born in hardship, raised in poverty, and yet she dreamed of laughter—of a life upon the stage, bringing joy to others. In the face of doubt, she held her dream like a torch against the storm. There were nights when the path was cold and barren, when opportunity mocked her, and when fear whispered that she was reaching for the impossible. Yet she did not let go. Her persistence bore fruit, and she became one of the most beloved figures in entertainment—a living testament that dreams, when fiercely held, can rewrite destiny itself.

But this truth stretches far beyond fame or fortune. Consider Thomas Edison, who labored through a thousand failures to bring light into the world. When others saw only darkness, he clung to his dream with unwavering resolve. Each failure was a teacher, each setback a forge in which his will was tempered. He once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Such is the spirit of one who grabs a dream and never lets go—unyielding, unbroken, and unafraid to stumble, for he knows that every fall brings him closer to the dawn.

This saying is not for the faint-hearted. It speaks to warriors of the spirit—to those who are willing to fight for the unseen, to labor for the unborn vision that lives within. The dream may seem fragile, yet it possesses the strength of mountains. It will test you. It will demand that you sacrifice comfort, that you face loneliness and doubt. Yet, those who endure find that the dream grows stronger with every trial. Like steel in fire, it is purified. And one day, when all others have turned away, it blooms—majestic, triumphant, radiant with the glory of fulfillment.

Hear then the lesson, child of tomorrow: Dreams are not meant to be admired—they are meant to be pursued. When you find one, do not wait for the perfect moment; grab it. Let it take root in your heart, and feed it with effort, with faith, with relentless devotion. The winds will try to tear it from your grasp, but hold fast. The world will doubt you, but believe in yourself more deeply than the world can doubt. For the dream is yours alone, and if you do not hold it, none will.

And so, let these words become your creed: When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go. Write it upon your heart as the ancients carved their oaths in stone. Let your dream be your compass when the road is lost, your fire when the night grows cold, your shield when fear advances. For those who hold fast to their dream will find that life itself bends to their resolve, and the impossible becomes their destiny.

Thus remember: the dream is sacred, the struggle is holy, and the victory is certain for those who never let go.