Courage Quote by Anna Kavan
““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.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Sleep by Anna Kavan, 1961
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.
