AnnMarie MacDonaldTo believe and yet to have no hope is to thirst beside a fountain.
About This Quote
To believe and yet have no hope is to thirst beside a fountain. This quote is an example of the tragedy of human existence. The world is full of suffering, but our lives are full of possibilities. It’s all up to us to make the most of them.
If we do, we can find happiness and fulfillment. If we do not, we will find suffering and failure. It’s all up to us.
Source: Fall On Your Knees
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