To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after…
“To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another--that is surely the basic instinct. Baser even than hate, the thing with teeth, which can be stilled with a tone of voice or stunned by beauty. If the whole world of the living has to turn on the single point of remaining alive, that pointed endurance is the poetry of hope. The thing with feathers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hope is a fundamental drive, stronger than hatred, sustained by beauty and gentle words, and it fuels life's perseverance.
In simple terms: Hope drives us beyond fear and hatred.
Nurture hope through beauty and kindness.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- personal crises
- social movements
- creative writing
- educational settings
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your hope?
- How can you share hope with others?
Hope can be fragile in extreme adversity.