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“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…” quote by Barbara Kingsolver
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“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.”

Barbara Kingsolver

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.

Key Takeaway

Nurture hope through beauty and kindness.

Themes

hope resilience human nature

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • social movements
  • creative writing
  • educational settings
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

optimism psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your hope?
  • How can you share hope with others?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be fragile in extreme adversity.

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