Bad time Quote by Margaret Atwood
““I intend to get out of here. It can't last forever. Others have thought such things, in bad times before this, and they were always right, they did get out one way or another, and it didn't last forever. Although for them it may have lasted all the forever they had.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid's Tale, 1985
A character expresses hope that a difficult situation will end, recalling past escapes and the impermanence of hardship.
In simple terms: People believe hard times will pass, as they have before.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope for change.
Themes
hope
resilience
impermanence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- oppressive regimes
- personal crises
- social upheaval
Key Concepts
escape
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate an ending?
- How can one prepare for change?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile and may not materialize.
