Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.

I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not ver

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their discontent with the concept of hope. They assert that simply hoping for something is inadequate and unreliable. Rather than blindly placing trust in hope, the speaker seems to advocate for action and tangible efforts towards achieving goals or desired outcomes. They imply that relying solely on hope without actively working towards a goal is insufficient.

By Aung San Suu Kyi

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