Boys, boys, there's a sweet thing Boys, boys, there's a sweet thing, sweet thing, If you want it, boys, get it here thing Cuz hope, boys is a cheap thing, cheap thing!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope is cheap and easily discarded by those who seek immediate gratification.
- In plain terms
- People throw away hope for simple pleasures.
- What can you take from it?
- Value hope even when it seems low.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes hope feel cheap?
- When is hope most valuable?
Another view
Hope can be costly and hard to maintain.
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