There is wishful thinking in Hell as well as on Earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wishful thinking exists even in Hell, suggesting it is universal. Humans project desires even where logic fails.
- In plain terms
- People hope even in bad places.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope exists everywhere, even wrongly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you hope wrongly?
- Is hope helpful?
Another view
Hope can sometimes save us.
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