Samuel JohnsonIt is necessary to hope... for hope itself is happiness.
About This Quote
The definition of hope is something that gives a person a feeling of happiness. When a person is unable to hope, they feel despair, and when a person cannot hope, they feel hopelessness. Hope is a strong emotion that makes a person feel happier and more optimistic about the future. Hope is something that helps you keep going in the face of adversity and obstacles.
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