Something was dead in each of us, And what was dead was Hope.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Each person carries a dead part—hope—that has been lost.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has a dead piece of hope inside them.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognizing lost hope can be the first step to reviving it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What part of hope feels dead to you?
- How might you revive it?
Another view
The statement is vague and lacks guidance on restoration.
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