Hope Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Not a hope. I know where I am, and who, and what day it is. These are the tests, and I am sane. Sanity is a valuable possession; I hoard it the way people once hoarded money. I save it, so I will have enough, when the time comes.””
About This Quote
The speaker asserts mental clarity as a precious asset, guarded like wealth, to be preserved for future challenges.
In simple terms: Sanity is a valuable, guarded resource.
Protect your mental health for future resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- long‑term planning
- stressful work
- health challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you currently safeguard your mental well‑being?
- What habits help you maintain clarity?
Sanity alone cannot solve external problems.