“Deep within our arid thoughts there lies a bud of hope, when tears flow through our minds spring is sprung again” Jenny Taylor Jenny Taylor (Born March 15, 1822, in Bath, England – Died October 8, 1898) was a 19th-century English poet and philosopher, celebrated for her evocative verses and profound reflections on the humanContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope”
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Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment
“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet. He is known for his works on morality, religion, culture, and the human condition. Nietzsche’s philosophy is often characterized as a critique of traditional values andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment”
Quote of the Day: More on Hope
“Hope is a waking dream.” Aristotle To continue my recent theme on hope, today I go back to 4th Century Athens, and one of the great philosophers of all time, Aristotle. I like this quote as Aristotle somehow makes hope into an active emotion, taking it from the subconscious mind into the conscious and makingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: More on Hope”
Quote of the Day: Finding Hope
“I think it’s a mistake to ever look for hope outside of one’s self.” Arthur Miller Arthur Miller was an American playwright who wrote “Death of a Salesman” and was Marilyn Monroe’s first husband. Miller expressed hope as an emotion that we should harbour and cherish in ourselves, and not look for it in theContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Finding Hope”
Quote of the Day: Hope
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” Jonas Salk Jonas Salk was a 20th Century American virologist who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines, this discovery saved millions of lives. I love this quote. Dream BiG. And then act BIG andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope”
Quote of the Day: Hope!
“Hope is the fuel of progress and fear is the prison in which you put yourself” Tony Benn Although this is a political quote from the 20th Century, the message is timeless. It is a call for optimism and a positive outlook. Fear and anxiety can stop us from acting and keep us from movingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope!”
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