I suppose it can be truthfully said that Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope often presents false assurances as truth yet keeps its reputation intact.
- In plain terms
- Hope tells lies about the future but people still trust it.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope can deceive but remains popular.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hope always a lie?
- Why do we trust hope?
Another view
Hope can sometimes provide necessary resilience despite being unrealistic.
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