Quote by Bertrand Russell

Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery.

Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery.

Summary

This quote suggests that extreme aspirations or anticipations are often generated by extreme suffering or unhappiness. When individuals find themselves in situations of profound misery, they may dream of or seek extreme measures to escape their current circumstances. It implies that intense despair can fuel ambitious and optimistic aspirations as a reaction to the depths of despair experienced. Hence, this quote links the intensity of hope to the depth of the misery or hardship that a person encounters.

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By Bertrand Russell

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