Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth; Love repulsed, - but it returneth!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope, truth, and love endure even when hidden or rejected.
- In plain terms
- Hope and truth never truly die.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in enduring values during hard times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values sustain you?
Another view
People may lose hope temporarily.
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