--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: how often do we forget that there is hope…" description: "\"“how often do we forget that there is hope as well, and that we seldom think about hope? We are ready to despair too soon, we are ready to say, ‘What’s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fb/agatha-christie-154_daily-bread_how-often-do-we-forget-that-there-is-hop_2905496.jpg" --- # how often do we forget that there is hope as well, and… ![“how often do we forget that there is hope as well, and that we seldom think about hope? We are ready to despair too soon, we are ready to say, ‘What’s the good of doing anything?’ Hope is the virtue we should cultivate most in this present day and age. We have made ourselves a Welfare State, which…” quote by Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fb/agatha-christie-154_daily-bread_how-often-do-we-forget-that-there-is-hop_2905496.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fb/agatha-christie-154_daily-bread_how-often-do-we-forget-that-there-is-hop_2905496.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fb/agatha-christie-154_daily-bread_how-often-do-we-forget-that-there-is-hop_2905496.jpg) > ““how often do we forget that there is hope as well, and that we seldom think about hope? We are ready to despair too soon, we are ready to say, ‘What’s the good of doing anything?’ Hope is the virtue we should cultivate most in this present day and age. We have made ourselves a Welfare State, which has given us freedom from fear, security, our daily bread and a little more than our daily bread; and yet it seems to me that now, in this Welfare State, every year it becomes more difficult for anybody to look forward to the future. Nothing is worth-while. Why? Is it because we no longer have to fight for existence? Is living not even interesting any more? We cannot appreciate the fact of being alive. Perhaps we need the difficulties of space, of new worlds opening up, of a different kind of hardship and agony, of illness and pain, and a wild yearning for survival? Oh”” [Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/agatha-christie/) ## 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 often overlooked in comfortable societies, leading to despair and a lack of purpose; cultivating hope is essential for meaning. **In simple terms:** Hope is forgotten when life is easy, but we need it for purpose. Key Takeaway Cultivate hope actively. Themes hope existential societal purpose meaning Mood reflective thoughtful somber Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal reflection - public discourse - mental health - community building Key Concepts philosophy psychology social critique Questions to Reflect On - How can we nurture hope in a secure society? - What role does struggle play in fostering hope? 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