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Beware how you take away hope from another human being
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"Beware how you take away hope from another human being"

- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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The quote indicates that a person ought to be cautious when removing somebody's hope, as this can be destructive to their wellness. It implies that hope is a crucial consider an individual's life, and one should prevent taking it away unless it is definitely required.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. This quote is written / told by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. between August 29, 1809 and October 8, 1894. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 77 other quotes.

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