Alive Quote by Erik Erikson
“Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. Others have called this deepest quality confidence, and I have referred to trust as the earliest positive psychosocial attitude, but if life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Identity and the Life Cycle, Erik Erikson, 1959
Hope is essential for survival, persisting even when confidence or trust falter.
In simple terms: Hope sustains life despite doubt.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope regardless of setbacks.
Themes
resilience
psychology
human nature
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- recovering from illness
- career setbacks
- personal loss
- social upheaval
Key Concepts
existentialism
positive psychology
coping strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture hope in a crisis?
- What actions support hope when confidence is low?
A Different Perspective
Hope alone may not solve systemic problems without action.
