Quote by Ogden Nash

Man is a victim of dope in the incurable form of hope.

Man is a victim of dope in the incurable form of hope.

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings are often trapped or deceived by a particular type of addiction or craving, which is hope. Just like a drug addict who continually seeks their fix despite its negative consequences, humans inevitably fall prey to unrealistic expectations and aspirations. Hope, in its limitless nature, can manipulate and control individuals, leading them to unrealistically cling to possibilities and outcomes that may never materialize. It emphasizes how hope can become a relentless and incurable disease that consumes and victimizes the human mind.

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By Ogden Nash

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