We suffer from an incurable

“ We suffer from an incurable disease called hope. ”

Meaning

This quote means hope persists painfully because it never fully lets us resign.

About Author

Mahmoud Darwish

Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author known for his evocative poetry on identity, exile, and humanity. His quotes often reflect resilience, emotion, and reflection. Darwish inspires writers, readers, and activists to embrace storytelling, cultural identity, and the power of language to convey human experience.

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