Hope is only the love of life.

Sally Brampton
Hope is only the love of life.
Hope is only the love of life.
Hope is only the love of life.
Hope is only the love of life.
About This Quote

A quote that is often misquoted. Hope is the love of life, not the life itself. This is an important distinction. Hope gives you hope, which is what sustains you during periods of uncertainty and allows you to keep fighting even when your hope is threatened.

Source: Shoot The Damn Dog: A Memoir Of Depression

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