Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Young people are easily misled because they hope too quickly.
- In plain terms
- Youth gets tricked easily because they hope too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage your hope to avoid being deceived.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your hope based on facts?
- What are you hoping for?
Another view
Hope is also necessary for motivation and progress.
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