Who said "Hope is the cruelest of emotions when one has none."?

This quote is attributed to Beast.

Hope is the cruelest of emotions when one has none. - Beast

"Hope is the cruelest of emotions when one has none."

Beast Hope

"It's not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting ideas, and thinking."

"I want much more than this provincial life."

"How can you read this? There are no pictures!"

"I am no prince."

"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."