Hope Quote by Anthony Trollope
““When he woke the next morning, or rather late in the next day, after his night’s work, he was no longer able to tell himself that the world was all right with him. Who does not know that sudden thoughtfulness at waking, that first matutinal retrospection, and prospection, into things as they have been and are to be; and the lowness of heart, the blankness of hope which follows the first remembrance of some folly lately done, some word ill-spoken, some money misspent, —””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Way We Live Now", 1875
The passage describes a sudden, uneasy self‑examination after a night of work, where the narrator feels a low mood, regret, and a hollow hope, reflecting on past mistakes and missteps.
In simple terms: After work, he feels regret and a hollow hope, reflecting on past errors.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and learn from moments of self‑reflection.
Themes
regret
self‑examination
morality
human frailty
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
- night‑time reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
introspection
psychology of guilt
morality
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your morning reflections?
- How can you turn regret into growth?
A Different Perspective
Such introspection can lead to rumination rather than constructive change.
