"Mieux vaut un espoir différé que pas d'espoir du tout."
— Samuel Beckett
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Simplified Meaning:
It's saying that having to wait for something you hope for is better than having nothing to hope for at all. Imagine a child looking forward to a birthday party. If the party is delayed, the child might be sad but still excited because it will happen eventually. If there's no party planned at all, the child has nothing to look forward to and feels more disappointed. In life, waiting for a goal or dream can be frustrating, but it's also motivating because you know there's something good coming. If you have no goals or dreams, it can make life feel empty or pointless. So, it's suggesting that even delayed hopes can keep us positive and give our lives meaning.
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Anticipation Deferred Expectation Hope Life lesson Optimism Patience Perspective Philosophy Proverb Waiting Wisdom
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