once I was open, could hope, I had no doubt but that was the worst thing that I could do
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being hopeful and certain was a mistake that led to negative consequences for the speaker.
- In plain terms
- Having hope and certainty was the worst thing I could do.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope can sometimes lead to disappointment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Was hope ever a risk for you?
- Is doubt safer than hope?
Another view
It dismisses hope as a negative trait rather than a complex one.
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