Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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I believe that having something to hope for - even if it's just a better tomorrow- is the most powerful drug on this planet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hope is a strong motivator that can drive us towards a better future.
This quote emphasizes the significance of hope in our lives, suggesting that the mere possibility of a better tomorrow can have a profound and uplifting effect on individuals. It likens hope to a powerful drug, illustrating how it can inspire, heal, and energize people to overcome their current struggles and work towards positive change.
Themes
HopeInspirationFutureMotivationPositive
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
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she told me she'd be a phoenix." The image of the mythical creature rising from the ashes glitters in my mind. "They don't really exist." "She said that depends on whether or not there's someone who can see them.
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But if you seek forgiveness, doesn't that automatically mean you cannot be a monster? By definition, doesn't that desperation make you human again?
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when you [lose someone], it feels like the hole in your gum when a tooth falls out. You can chew, you can eat, you have plenty of other teeth, but your tongue keeps going back to that empty place, where all nerves are still a little raw
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