Quote by Francis Bacon

Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.

Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.

Summary

This quote suggests that hope is an essential and uplifting source of motivation and optimism at the start of the day ('breakfast'). However, relying solely on hope without taking action or realistic steps to achieve goals can lead to disappointment and unfulfilled expectations ('bad supper'). It highlights the importance of balancing hope with practicality and proactive efforts in order to find success and contentment.

By Francis Bacon

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