Quote by Albert Camus

Where there is no hope, it is incumbent on us to invent it.

Where there is no hope, it is incumbent on us to invent it.

Summary

This quote suggests that in situations where hope seems to be absent, it becomes our responsibility to create and imagine hope. Instead of resigning ourselves to despair or inaction, we should actively seek ways to cultivate optimism and possibilities. It emphasizes the importance of personal initiative and the power of our imagination to inspire and instill hope, even in circumstances where hope may be lacking. It encourages us not to passively accept hopelessness, but to actively invent and foster hope for ourselves and others.

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By Albert Camus

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