Explaining "Hope springs eternal"

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Lloyd Cooper 18/10/2024, 01:35

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What does it mean?

The phrase "Hope springs eternal" means that people will always keep hoping, even in difficult situations, because hope is a perpetual and enduring human quality.

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Optimistic

Origin

The phrase originates from Alexander Pope's poem "An Essay on Man", published in 1733-1734. It comes from the line "Hope springs eternal in the human breast."

Examples of usage

Even after several setbacks in his career, he remains positive because hope springs eternal.
Despite the team's series of losses, their fans continue to cheer and support them, as hope springs eternal.

Explaining "Hope springs eternal"

What does it mean?

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Origin

Examples of usage

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