Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life!!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is tragic for a person who grows up without learning hope, love, or trust in life.
- In plain terms
- Not learning to hope, love, and trust when young leads to a wretched life.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope, love, and trust are foundational lessons for a good life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens if you miss these lessons as a child?
- How can adults rebuild hope and trust?
Another view
It overlooks that some people learn these traits later in life.
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