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Hope springs eternal

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The phrase suggests a deep-rooted optimism within humans, always looking for a positive future. SlideDespite the economic downturn, he invested in his education, a true case of hope springs eternal.
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Persistence ContextPlay
Use when highlighting someone's continuous efforts or belief in success, regardless of failures. SlideShe auditioned for the tenth time, because hope springs eternal.
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Not LiteralPlay
Hope doesn't literally 'spring', the phrase is a metaphor for the resilience of hope. SlideThough he lost the match, his desire to win was undiminished; hope springs eternal.