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But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope
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"But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope"

- George Eliot

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This quote by George Eliot talks to the idea that our despair is typically an outcome of our own unfinished hopes and expectations. It recommends that when we feel anguish, it is typically since we have been hoping for something that has actually not yet concerned fulfillment. This might be a relationship, a job, or any other objective that we have actually been striving for. The quote suggests that our anguish signifies our eagerness and desire for something that we have yet to attain. It is a reminder that our misery is not necessarily an indication of failure, but rather an indication of our ambition and decision to reach our objectives. Eventually, this quote motivates us to keep striving for our goals, even when we feel anguish, as it is typically an indication of our hope and ambition.

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George Eliot This quote is written / told by George Eliot between November 22, 1819 and December 22, 1880. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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