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There is nothing so well known as that we should not expect something for nothing - but we all do and call it Hope
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"There is nothing so well known as that we should not expect something for nothing - but we all do and call it Hope"

- Edward W. Howe

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This quote by Edward W. Howe speaks with the human condition of hope. We all have a tendency to anticipate something for nothing, even though we know it is not sensible. We are all guilty of this, and we call it hope. Hope is an effective emotion that can drive us to attain excellent things, but it can also cause frustration if we are not careful. We must bear in mind our expectations and be reasonable in our hopes. We ought to not anticipate free ride, however we need to still pursue our objectives and dreams. Hope can be an effective motivator, however it must not be our only source of inspiration. We should want to put in the work and effort to make our dreams a reality.

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