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The struggle is not lost. I believe we have to live, as…

“The struggle is not lost. I believe we have to live, as long as we live, in the expectation and hope of changing the world for the better. That may sound naive. It may even sound sentimental. Never mind: I believe it. What are we to live for, except life itself? And, with all our doubts, with all…” quote by Margaret Laurence
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““The struggle is not lost. I believe we have to live, as long as we live, in the expectation and hope of changing the world for the better. That may sound naive. It may even sound sentimental. Never mind: I believe it. What are we to live for, except life itself? And, with all our doubts, with all our flaws, with all our problems, I believe that we will carry on, with God's help.””

Margaret Laurence

About This Quote

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

Hope and purpose persist despite doubts; believing in a better world gives life meaning, even if it feels naive.

In simple terms: Hope drives purpose despite doubt.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hope and purpose.

Themes

hope purpose faith

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • social activism
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives your life purpose?
  • How do you balance hope with realism?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be challenged by harsh realities.

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