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Quote by Samuel Johnson
Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief hap

Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords; but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain. – Samuel Johnson

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Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness, of captivity, would, without this comfort, be insupportable. – Samuel Johnson

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When it comes down to it, its giving people a good night out in a basic way and I think my company guarantees that. Theres always something new and something to excite us and surprise us, and thats why people come back, I hope. – Matthew Bourne

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Would it be possible that I should not in any degree succeed? I can scarcely think so. Ah delusive hope, how much further wilt thou lead me? – John James Audubon

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Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the human race is beneath their notice, that theyre better than other human beings. – James A. Baldwin

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Every night when I go to bed, I hope that I may never wake again, and every morning renews my grief. – Franz Schubert

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