Certainty Quote by Elizabeth Bibesco
“We often call a certainty a hope, to bring it luck.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Power of Hope, 1938
People label certainty as hope to give it a chance of success.
In simple terms: Hope is disguised certainty.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge uncertainty while fostering optimism.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
motivation
Mood
hopeful
analytical
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- therapy
- leadership training
Key Concepts
certainty
hope
cognitive framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling affect outcomes?
- When is hope counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on hope can ignore risk.
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