Anticipation Quote by Owen Feltham
“How many would die did not hope sustain them...”
About This Quote
Hope is presented as a vital force that prevents death, suggesting despair leads to demise.
In simple terms: Hope prevents death; without it, we may die.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope to sustain life.
Themes
hope
survival
psychology
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- grief coping
- motivational counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope in hardship?
- How can hope be turned into action?
A Different Perspective
Hope alone may not solve practical problems.
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
