Jerome GroopmanTrue hope has no room for delusion.
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In life, hope is something you have to work for. True hope does not have room for delusion because it is not hope at all. In fact, it’s the only thing that has no room for delusion. Hope is a myth without substance and often keeps people from becoming the best version of themselves.
Source: The Anatomy Of Hope: How People Prevail In The Face Of Illness
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