Compton GageAt the same time shall men hope, but nothing obtain: they shall labor, but their ways shall not prosper.
About This Quote
It is better to hope than to despair. This is true in all situations. It is better to hope for something good than to give up on it. In the Book of Job, it states that at some point God will answer your prayers. But, until then, it is important to keep working on your goal.
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