Quote by Pierre Corneille

My sweetest hope is to lose hope.

My sweetest hope is to lose hope.

Summary

This quote reflects a paradoxical perspective on hope. It suggests that the speaker's deepest desire is to let go of hope entirely, indicating a dissatisfaction or weariness with the emotional investment and potential disappointment that comes with hope. Rather than clinging onto hope, the speaker longs for a state of acceptance and contentment that doesn't rely on expectations or aspirations. It highlights a yearning for a sense of freedom and peace that can be found by relinquishing hope altogether.

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