Believe Quote by Elizabeth George Speare
“I have no word of yours to assure me that our brief friendship held for you the same significance it held for me, but I must go on believing so. Every hope of the future is meaningless unless I have faith that you and I will share it together.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Elizabeth George Speare, 1958
Friendship’s value is measured by belief in shared future, even without explicit affirmation.
In simple terms: Believe in the significance of your bond.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope that your connection matters.
Themes
friendship
faith
hope
loneliness
commitment
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- long‑distance friendships
- online communities
- post‑breakup reflections
Key Concepts
literature
emotional resilience
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need explicit reassurance to value a friendship?
- How can you nurture hope without confirmation?
A Different Perspective
Assuming mutual feeling may lead to disappointment.
