Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.
Samuel SmilesRead
Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hope drives our determination and leads us to achieve great things.
This quote by Samuel Smiles emphasizes the essential role that hope plays in achieving success. It suggests that hope not only empowers individuals to harness their inner strength but also serves as a catalyst for miracles and extraordinary accomplishments in life. Hope is portrayed as a companion to power, indicating that with a hopeful mindset, individuals are more likely to exert their influence and realize their goals.
Themes
HopePowerSuccessMiraclesDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire students to pursue their dreams.
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An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.
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If we opened our minds to enjoyment, we might find tranquil pleasures spread about us on every side. We might live with the angels that visit us on every sunbeam, and sit with the fairies who wait on every flower.
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