Expectation Quotes
Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
"Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest."— Alexander Pope
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Meaning of this quote
People repeatedly place happiness in a hoped-for future.
Key takeaway:
Balance future plans with appreciation of the present.
Origin of the quote
The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander Pope — PDF page 283.
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