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Forlorn Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs

“There was but a single forlorn hope, and I took it.” quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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““There was but a single forlorn hope, and I took it.””

Edgar Rice Burroughs

About This Quote

A solitary, desperate hope is seized despite bleak circumstances.

In simple terms: Grasping a lone hope in a desperate situation.

Key Takeaway

Act on the one chance you have.

Themes

hope desperation courage risk

Mood

reflective determined

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war
  • exploration
  • personal crisis
  • critical decisions

Key Concepts

risk taking hopeful action survival instinct

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the single hope you are willing to risk?
  • How can you prepare for possible failure?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be fragile and can lead to disappointment if not realistic.

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