Quote by Herman Melville

Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity.

Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what i

Summary

This quote suggests that hope represents the soul's battle to break free from the transient limitations of the material world and affirm its eternal nature. It implies that hope involves looking beyond the temporal aspects of life and connects us to something greater and everlasting. It emphasizes the profound and transformative power of hope in enabling individuals to transcend the confines of the physical realm and embrace the infinite possibilities that lie within them.

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By Herman Melville

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