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“I remember when I was a kid, as a refugee in Egypt, every day, there was always a hope that we'd get to leave tomorrow and we'd get to go somewhere.” quote by Luol Deng
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“I remember when I was a kid, as a refugee in Egypt, every day, there was always a hope that we'd get to leave tomorrow and we'd get to go somewhere.”

Luol Deng

About This Quote

Source Interview: ESPN interview, 2015

A refugee child clings to daily hope of a better future despite hardship.

In simple terms: Hope sustains during hardship.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto hope and plan for tomorrow.

Themes

hope resilience future refugee experience

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • refugee camps
  • education planning
  • family relocation
  • career aspirations

Key Concepts

psychology of hope survival mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep hope alive in uncertainty?
  • What concrete steps can turn hope into reality?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be fragile and can wane without tangible progress.

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