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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest
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"Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest"

- Alexander Pope

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This quote by Alexander Pope talks to the concept that hope is a fundamental part of the human experience. It suggests that no matter what our current situations might be, we constantly have wish for a better future. The expression "Hope springs everlasting" suggests that hope is a consistent, ever-present force that can never be snuffed out. Pope also suggests that human beings are never truly content with their current state, but instead are always pursuing something much better. This idea of striving for something better is encapsulated in the phrase "Man never ever is, however always To be Blest". This phrase implies that humans are never truly satisfied with their existing state, however instead are always pursuing something more. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the idea that hope is a vital part of the human experience, which it is something that can never ever be eliminated.

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Alexander Pope This quote is written / told by Alexander Pope between May 21, 1688 and May 30, 1744. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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