https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/599702-i-wish-this-story-were-different-i-wish-it-were
Answer: The line in the excerpt from Eugene O'Neill's "Beyond the Horizon" that reflects the idea of pursuing one's dreams is:
And I’d promise myself that when I grew up and was strong, I’d follow that road, and it and I would find the sea together. (With a smile) You see, my making this trip is only keeping that promise of long ago.
Explanation:
I want to say either diaries or fashion magazines. Diaries are much more story like and could be a little lathered up for lack of a better word. However I would go with fashion magazines, which talk about whatever's popular at the time, giving you a quick general outlook on the time period.