Hope is a waking dream.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope functions like a dream but occurs while awake, projecting a desired future.
- In plain terms
- Hope is like dreaming about good things while you are awake.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope projects positive futures into present consciousness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hope always useful?
- How is hope different from delusion?
Another view
Hope can sometimes delay practical action needed to solve problems.
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