Quote by George Herbert

Spend not on hopes.

Spend not on hopes.

Summary

This quote advises against investing resources or energy in mere hopes or wishful thinking. Instead, it suggests being practical and cautious when it comes to allocating resources, especially financial ones. Rather than relying on uncertain possibilities, the quote encourages focusing on tangible and achievable goals. By doing so, individuals can avoid wasting time, money, and effort on uncertain outcomes and make wiser decisions based on realistic expectations and rational considerations.

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