Anticipation Quote by William Hazlitt
“Hope is the best possession.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Pleasure of Hope" (1815) in "The Spirit of the Age"
Hope is a valuable personal asset, sustaining motivation and resilience amid uncertainty.
In simple terms: Hope is our best personal resource.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope to navigate challenges.
Themes
optimism
resilience
motivation
Mood
hopeful
steady
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- health recovery
- creative projects
- relationship struggles
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope influence your daily decisions?
- When might hope be counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Hope can become unrealistic expectation if not grounded.
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![“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)
