Hope Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
“I think she always nursed a small mad hope.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lolita, 1955, Chapter 5
A hidden, fragile hope persists within a character, driving subtle actions and longing.
In simple terms: She nurtures a small, secret hope.
Key Takeaway
Recognize quiet hopes in others.
Themes
hope
fragility
inner life
desire
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
character study
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels her secret hope?
- How does hope shape behavior?
A Different Perspective
hope can be unrealistic or harmful.
![“I think-I need to ask an embarrassing question. Do you think I could borrow a pair of scrubs? I-uh-my pants-" "Oh!" Cried the poor nurse. "Yes. Absolutely. I'll be right back." [...] "Thanks," I mumbled. "I'll just change here. He's not looking at anything at the moment." I gestured toward Sam…” quote by Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd6/maggie-stiefvater-76_curtains_i-think-i-need-to-ask-an-embarrassing-qu_8591.jpg)
![“...under no circumstances would he [Humbert Humbert] have interfered with the innocence of a child, if there was the least risk of a row.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f0/vladimir-nabokov-198_children_under-no-circumstances-would-he-humbert_16228.jpg)
