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“Well, you know how it feels if you begin hoping for something that you want desperately badly; you almost fight against the hope because it is too good to be true; you've been disappointed so often before.” quote by Anonymous
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“Well, you know how it feels if you begin hoping for something that you want desperately badly; you almost fight against the hope because it is too good to be true; you've been disappointed so often before.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Desperate hope can become self‑sabotaging when expectations exceed reality, leading to repeated disappointment.

In simple terms: Too much hope can cause pain.

Key Takeaway

Balance desire with realistic expectations.

Themes

hope expectation disappointment

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • relationship expectations
  • career aspirations

Key Concepts

psychology self‑control resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hopes have you tempered?
  • How can you test hope against evidence?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone won’t change outcomes.

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