Quote by Ouida

Take hope from the heart of man and you make him a beast of prey.

Take hope from the heart of man and you make him a beast of

Summary

This quote implies that hope is a fundamental aspect of humanity, so much so that removing it would strip away the essence of our empathy and compassion. Without hope, humans would become ruthless and predatory, losing their inherent connection to kindness and understanding. It emphasizes the importance of hope in maintaining our humanity and the dire consequences of its absence.

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By Ouida

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