I don't want to live in a culture of despair. I'd like to live in a culture of hope.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a desire to live in a culture defined by hope rather than despair.
- In plain terms
- I want a hopeful culture instead of a despairing one.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate hope over despair in your environment and outlook.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a culture hopeful?
- How do you handle despair?
Another view
Hope may seem naive in contexts of severe hardship.
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