Quotation by

Martin Luther King, Jr.

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

It means that experiencing setbacks or failures is a normal and limited part of life, so we should be prepared to face them. However, we should always maintain a lasting and unending belief that better outcomes are possible in the future.

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