My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope persists even when outcomes are disappointing.
- In plain terms
- Even if hopes don't come true, I keep hoping.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain hope regardless of results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you keep hoping?
- How do you stay hopeful after failure?
Another view
Persistent hope can sometimes lead to repeated disappointment.
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