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Quote by Herman Melville
Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is peri

Hope is the struggle of the soul, breaking loose from what is perishable, and attesting her eternity. – Herman Melville

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A true military officer is in one particular like a true monk. Not with more self-abnegation will the latter keep his vows of monastic obedience than the former his vows of allegiance to martial duty. – Herman Melville

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Hope is a flatterer, but the most upright of all parasites for she frequents the poor mans hut, as well as the palace of his superior. – William Shenstone

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Yes, I do often write poems from the mind, but I hope I dont ignore feelings and emotions. – Anne Stevenson

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Though you lose all hope, there is still hope, and it loves to surprise. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can, hold our breath and hope weve set aside enough money for our kids therapy. – Michelle Pfeiffer

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