Quote by Studs Terkel

We use the word 'hope' perhaps more often than any other word in the vocabulary: 'I hope it's a nice day.' 'Hopefully, you're doing well.' 'So how are things going along? Pretty good. Going to be good tomorrow? Hope so.'

We use the word 'hope' perhaps more often than any other wor

Summary

This quote highlights how frequently we use the word 'hope' in our daily conversations. It illustrates how we often express hope for various things, such as good weather or the well-being of others. It presents 'hope' as a common expression used to anticipate positive outcomes or seek assurance, reflecting our innate desire for optimism and belief in favorable circumstances.

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