Fate Quote by John Dryden
“What I have left is from my native spring; I've still a heart that swells, in scorn of fate, And lifts me to my banks.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The River, 1698
Even in hardship, hope can rise like a river swelling against fate.
In simple terms: Hope rises despite fate.
Hold onto hope.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- overcoming adversity
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope help in adversity?
- When does hope become denial?
Hope may not always be sufficient.