Who said "Lack of hope is the only condition of true awakening."?

This quote is attributed to Anton Chekhov.

Lack of hope is the only condition of true awakening. - Anton Chekhov

"Lack of hope is the only condition of true awakening."

Anton Chekhov Hope

Playwright Novelist Russian 1860–1904

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"Any idiot can face a crisis, it is the day to day living that wears you out."

"If you fear something, you give it power over you."

"Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."