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What does it mean?
While ending life is a right, hope exists as long as one is alive because there are always achievable goals.
In plain terms
Don't give up hope while you are still alive.
What can you take from it?
Hope persists as long as you have life to act on it.

Where it applies

  • facing depression
  • terminal illness
  • hardships

Putting it to work

  • find small victories
  • focus on purpose
  • seek support

Questions to consider

  • What gives life meaning during difficult times?

Another view

Some suffering may be unbearable regardless of hope.

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