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They who do not understand that a man may be brought to hope that

They who do not understand that a man may be brought to hope that which of all things is the most grievous to him, have not observed with sufficient closeness the perversity of the human mind. – Anthony Trollope

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It may almost be a question whether such wisdom as many of us have in our mature years has not come from the dying out of the power of temptation, rather than as the results of thought and resolution. – Anthony Trollope

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The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. – Barbara Kingsolver

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I hope that just what I sing about and how I relate to my audience is as much of a political statement as I need to make. – Dave Matthews

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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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I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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