In the Tate Gallery in London there is a picture entitled
“Hope.” Seated on a globe representing the earth is a woman
blindfolded. The water which encloses the globe reaches to
her feet. In her hands is a lyre with all the strings broken
excepting one. She does not mend the broken chords, she does not
wring her hands in helpless remorse over opportunities that are
gone forever, but continues playing on the single string that is
left unbroken.
It is the part of a brave man to do his best with what material is
still at his disposal, instead of wasting time in vainly regretting
what might have been. (Text.)
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