Hope conquers cowardice, joy grief; Or at least, faith unbelief.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote states that hope and joy can defeat fear and sadness, or at the very least faith can overcome doubt.
- In plain terms
- Hope beats fear and faith beats doubt.
- What can you take from it?
- Positive beliefs overcome negative ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What conquers your fear?
- How do you hold faith?
Another view
It oversimplifies the struggle of deep despair.
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