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Hope Quote by Flannery O'Connor

“The virtue of hope, in Enoch, was made up of two parts suspicion and one part lust.” quote by Flannery O'Connor
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““The virtue of hope, in Enoch, was made up of two parts suspicion and one part lust.””

Flannery O'Connor

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The End of the World”, 1955

Hope consists of suspicion and desire, a duality that fuels perseverance.

In simple terms: Hope mixes doubt and desire.

Key Takeaway

Balance skepticism with aspiration.

Themes

hope dual nature faith

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing
  • self‑help

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does hope look like for you?
  • How to nurture hope without denial?
A Different Perspective

Excessive suspicion may undermine hope.

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