Quote by George Eliot

But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope.

But what we call our despair is often only the painful eager

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes our feelings of despair are in fact a product of our unfulfilled hopes and desires. Instead of true hopelessness, it is the intense longing and longing to see these hopes realized that causes our distress. This could imply that even in moments of despair, there is still a glimmer of hope present, as our sadness stems from a fervent belief that things could've been better if our hopes had been met.

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By George Eliot

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