The mind which renounces, once and forever, a futile hope, has its compensations in ever-growing calm.

The mind which renounces, once and forever, a futile hope, has its compensations in ever-growing calm.

一劳永逸地放弃无用的希望的心灵，会在日益增长的平静中得到补偿。

-- George Gissing 乔治?吉辛