Roya, which means dream in Farsi, was the daughter of Afghanistan, the symbol of a perennial struggle, of lost dreams.

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When the plane sank, they lost not just their possessions but also their dreams of the lodge.

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But he lost interest, became a university drop-out and gave up his dreams of mathematical stardom.

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In his dreams, Pascal had imagined beginning his radio program with a segment on lost limbs.

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And that, I think, is one of the ways we can honor all these beautiful children and incredible teachers who were lost this past Friday -- by building a future that is equal to their dreams, and delivers on the dreams of children all around the world just like them.

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