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Hope is a pleasant acquaintance, but an unsafe friend
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"Hope is a pleasant acquaintance, but an unsafe friend"

- Thomas Chandler Haliburton

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This quote by Thomas Chandler Haliburton speaks to the concept that hope can be a favorable thing, however it can also be a harmful thing. Hope can offer us a sense of optimism and can assist us to remain motivated and focused on our objectives. Nevertheless, it can also lead us to end up being extremely reliant on it and can result in dissatisfaction if our expectations are not fulfilled. Hope can be a fantastic buddy, but it can also give incorrect expectations and can result in disappointment if we put too much faith in it. It is important to bear in mind that hope is a terrific thing, however it should not be the only thing we count on. We ought to also do something about it and be prepared for the possibility of failure.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Chandler Haliburton between December 17, 1796 and August 27, 1865. He/she was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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