Basically Quote by Tony Kushner
“If you know that life is basically going to be horrendously difficult, at best, and all but unlivable at worst, or possibly even unlivable, do you go on? And the choice to go on is the only thing that I think can be called hope. Because if hope isn't forced to encounter the worst possibility, then it's a lie.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Angels in America, 1993
Hope is the choice to continue despite inevitable suffering.
In simple terms: Hope is choosing to go on despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Choose hope, even when life seems unbearable.
Themes
hope
resilience
existentialism
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
existential
motivational
When to use this quote
- mental health coping
- addiction recovery
- grief processing
- life planning
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does hope look like for you in darkness?
- When does hope become denial?
A Different Perspective
Hope can feel forced if not authentic.
