Hope Quote by Flannery O'Connor
““The virtue of hope, in Enoch, was made up of two parts suspicion and one part lust.””
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.
Balance skepticism with aspiration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
- self‑help
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does hope look like for you?
- How to nurture hope without denial?
Excessive suspicion may undermine hope.