Who said "In the darkest hour, hope is not foolish; it is necessary."?

This quote is attributed to Maximus Meridius.

In the darkest hour, hope is not foolish; it is necessary. - Maximus Meridius

"In the darkest hour, hope is not foolish; it is necessary."

Maximus Meridius Hope

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