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Explaining "Hope springs eternal"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 18/10/2024, 01:35
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What does it mean?

Hope springs eternal

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.

Tone

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.

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