Quotation by

Samuel Richardson

A widow's refusal of a lover is seldom so explicit as to exclude hope.

Hope

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When a widow turns down someone who wants to be with her, she usually doesn't make it completely clear that there is no chance for a relationship. This leaves the other person still feeling like there might be hope for love in the future.

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