Quote by Benjamin Franklin

He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

Summary

This quote means that if someone solely relies on hope without taking any action or making any effort, they will end up without any tangible results. It conveys the idea that simply wishing for things to happen without actively working towards achieving them is insufficient. In order to attain success or fulfill one's desires, one must take proactive steps rather than passively relying on hope alone. Otherwise, they will continually be left wanting and unfulfilled.

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