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Quote by Lord Byron
But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence t

But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of. – Lord Byron

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What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from lifes page, And be alone on earth, as I am now. – Lord Byron

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Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers. – Lord Byron

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Lovers may be – and indeed generally are – enemies, but they never can be friends, because there must always be a spice of jealousy and a something of Self in all their speculations. – Lord Byron

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If youve never felt that you quite got a hold of it, you just feel that before you die, youve got to try and get it right once. And hope that the experience you have makes up for the some of the diminishing energy. – Robert Wyatt

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I hope that my investment into Atomico will become my best financial investment to date. – Niklas Zennstrom

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The road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination. – Marian Zimmer Bradley

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Take hope from the heart of man and you make him a beast of prey. – Ouida

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Happiness is like a kiss — it feels best when you give it to someone else. – Author Unknown

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Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration. – Charles Dickens

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