Hope Quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
““Ah yet, when all is thought and said, The heart still overrules the head; Still what we hope we must believe, And what is given us receive; Must still believe, for still we hope That in a world of larger scope, What here is faithfully begun Will be completed, not undone. My child, we still must think, when we That ampler life together see, Some true result will yet appear Of what we are, together, here.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World’s a Stage” (attributed), 19th century poem
The heart guides decisions beyond rational thought; hope and belief drive actions toward completion despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Heart over mind; hope fuels belief.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition and keep hope alive.
Themes
hope
faith
intuition
completion
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal decisions
- long‑term projects
- relationships
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
Human psychology
philosophy
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance heart and head?
- When should hope be tempered by realism?
A Different Perspective
Hope may overlook practical constraints and lead to unrealistic expectations.
