"Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement"
- Charles M. Schulz
About this Quote
This quote by Charles M. Schulz is a funny yet poignant reflection on the absence of opportunity for development in life. It talks to the idea that no matter how hard we attempt, we may never be able to move beyond our current circumstances. The speaker is resigned to the reality that they will likely stay in the very same location, without any hope of enhancement. The speaker's use of the word "sigh" suggests a sense of resignation and frustration. This quote is a suggestion that we need to not take our present situation for given, which we must make every effort to maximize our lives. It also functions as a pointer that we need to never give up hope, no matter how bleak the situation may seem.
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