Hope springs eternal

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Hope never completely fades, people always find a reason to hope, even in bad situations.

Even though he was rejected from multiple jobs, he still continues to send his resume because hope springs eternal.
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Often appears as...

  • hope springs eternal in the human breast
  • hope springs eternal in her mind

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Idiomatic

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Eternal Optimism

The phrase suggests a deep-rooted optimism within humans, always looking for a positive future.

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Despite the economic downturn, he invested in his education, a true case of hope springs eternal.
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Persistence Context

Use when highlighting someone's continuous efforts or belief in success, regardless of failures.

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She auditioned for the tenth time, because hope springs eternal.
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Not Literal

Hope doesn't literally 'spring', the phrase is a metaphor for the resilience of hope.

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Though he lost the match, his desire to win was undiminished; hope springs eternal.
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