Quote by Vaclav Havel

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this dee

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between hope and the external circumstances of the world. Hope, according to the quote, is not reliant on favorable conditions or guaranteed outcomes. Instead, it is portrayed as a state of mind driven by the intrinsic belief in the inherent goodness of a cause or objective. The quote suggests that hope is rooted in the ability to persevere and strive for something worthwhile, regardless of external circumstances or immediate rewards.

By Vaclav Havel

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