Quote by John Dryden
When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with hope, people favor this deceit.
Summary
This quote suggests that when thinking about life, the speaker sees it as a deception or fraud. However, despite knowing this, people are easily deceived and find solace in hopeful illusions. It implies that individuals are often willing to be tricked by false optimism or unreal expectations, as it brings them comfort and helps them cope with the complexities and disappointments of reality.
Topics
Life
By John Dryden