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“Last night there seemed to be a chance. Anything was possible last night. That was the trouble with last nights. They were always followed by this mornings.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“Last night there seemed to be a chance. Anything was possible last night. That was the trouble with last nights. They were always followed by this mornings.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Colour of Magic, 1983

Last night’s possibilities fade with morning, highlighting fleeting optimism.

In simple terms: Night hopes disappear at dawn.

Key Takeaway

Cherish hopeful moments.

Themes

hope transience time

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • morning routines
  • goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain hope after setbacks?
  • What rituals keep night‑time optimism alive?
A Different Perspective

Optimism may be unrealistic.

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