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Growth Quote by George Eliot

“Hopes have precarious life. They are oft blighted, withered, snapped sheer off In vigorous growth and turned to rottenness.” quote by George Eliot
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“Hopes have precarious life. They are oft blighted, withered, snapped sheer off In vigorous growth and turned to rottenness.”

George Eliot

About This Quote

Source Novel: Middlemarch, 1871

Hopes are fragile, often wither under pressure, turning into decay if not nurtured.

In simple terms: Hopes can wither if neglected.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate and protect your aspirations.

Themes

hope fragility growth

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • regular review
  • support networks
  • resilience training

Key Concepts

life cycles personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hopes feel most vulnerable?
  • How can you strengthen them?
A Different Perspective

External pressures can crush hope.

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