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Epictetus

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

Hope

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A ship needs multiple anchors to stay secure in rough waters, just as a person should have several sources of hope to stay resilient in life. Depending on only one hope can leave someone vulnerable if that hope fails, so it’s wiser to have backup plans or dreams.

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