Oft expectation fails, and most oft where most it promises; and oft it hits where hope is coldest; and despair most sits

Summary

This quote suggests that expectations frequently don't meet our hopes and promises, and often disappoint us the most when we anticipated the most. Conversely, it implies that sometimes expectations are exceeded when our hopes are at their lowest, and despair is at its highest. In essence, it highlights the unpredictable nature of expectations and how they can both inspire and disappoint us in unexpected ways.

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