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“Where do I always find enough courage for one last hope? I am the enemy of this indestructible, pitiless hope which prolongs and intensifies all my pain. I would like to lay hold of hope and strangle it once and for all.” quote by Anna Kavan
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““Where do I always find enough courage for one last hope? I am the enemy of this indestructible, pitiless hope which prolongs and intensifies all my pain. I would like to lay hold of hope and strangle it once and for all.””

Anna Kavan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Hope can be both a lifeline and a source of suffering; confronting it may be necessary to end self‑inflicted torment.

In simple terms: Hope can hurt; sometimes you must end it.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when hope becomes harmful and consider letting go.

Themes

hope pain self‑reflection

Mood

conflicted melancholic

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • mental health struggles
  • relationship breakdowns
  • addiction recovery

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology self‑sabotage

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does hope become a burden?
  • How can you balance hope with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective

Hope may also provide needed resilience, so abandoning it can increase despair.

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