Who said "It's like hope springs eternal, but reality's a bitch."?

This quote is attributed to Clint Eastwood.

It's like hope springs eternal, but reality's a bitch. - Clint Eastwood

"It's like hope springs eternal, but reality's a bitch."

Clint Eastwood Hope

Actor and Director American Born 1930 (age 96)

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