Books Quote by Anne Brontë
““Well! what is there remarkable in all this? Why have I recorded it? Because, reader, it was important enough to give me a cheerful evening, a night of pleasing dreams, and a morning of felicitous hopes. Shallow-brained cheerfulness, foolish dreams, unfounded hopes, you would say; and I will not venture to deny it: suspicions to that effect arose too frequently in my own mind. But our wishes are like tinder: the flint and steel of circumstances are continually striking out sparks, which vanish immediately, unless they chance to fall upon the tinder of our wishes; then, they instantly ignite, and the flame of hope is kindled in a moment.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Anne Brontë, 1848
Hope arises when desires meet circumstances, igniting fleeting optimism that can brighten evenings and mornings.
In simple terms: Wishes spark hope when they meet chance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture hopeful moments.
Themes
hope
desire
circumstance
optimism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn fleeting hope into lasting motivation?
- What circumstances most often spark your optimism?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile and may fade quickly without sustained effort.
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