The real cause of hunger is the powerlessness of the poor to gain access to the resources they need to feed themselves.
Frances Moore LappRead
Hope is not wishful thinking. It's not a temperament we're born with. It is a stance toward life that we can choose...not not. The real question for me, though, is whether m hope is effective, whether it produces or is just where I hide to ease my own pain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hope is a conscious choice rather than an inherent trait, and it should be evaluated for its effectiveness.
This quote emphasizes that hope is not simply a passive or whimsical feeling; rather, it is an active decision to approach life with optimism and intention. The author questions the validity and impact of their hope, suggesting that it should be assessed based on whether it leads to tangible outcomes or merely serves as a coping mechanism for personal struggles.
Themes
HopeChoiceLifeEffectivenessOptimism
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience, one could quote this to encourage individuals to actively choose hope.
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