Quote by Thornton Wilder

Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous it is nothing if it is not ridiculous.

Hope, like faith, is nothing if it is not courageous it is n

Summary

This quote suggests that hope, similar to faith, needs to possess courage and a sense of ridiculousness to truly have any meaning. It implies that hope requires boldness to believe in something uncertain and unlikely, as it often involves facing challenges and risks. The quote highlights the idea that hope is not passive or submissive; it requires daring and the willingness to embrace the seemingly impossible. Without these qualities, hope becomes meaningless and lacks the ability to inspire or drive change.

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