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Lord save us all from a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out blossoms
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"Lord save us all from a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out blossoms"

- Mark Twain

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This quote by Mark Twain is a metaphor for a scenario in which hope has been lost. The hope tree is a sign of hope, and when it has lost the capability to put out blossoms, it is an indication that hope has actually been lost. The quote is a plea for help from a greater power, requesting for redemption from a circumstance in which hope has been lost. It is a suggestion that hope is necessary for a much better future, and without it, we are doomed. The quote is a call to action, prompting us to take action to bring back hope in our lives and in the world. It is a tip that hope is an effective force that can produce positive change, which we should never ever quit on it.

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Mark Twain This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 178 other quotes.

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