"La foi, comme un chacal, se nourrit parmi les tombes, et même de ces doutes morts, elle recueille son espoir le plus vital."
— Herman Melville
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, even when things seem really bad and uncertain, people can still find strong belief and hope. Imagine a jackal, a wild animal, that looks for food in places where there doesn't seem to be any, like in graveyards. In the same way, our faith or belief can find strength in the most hopeless and doubtful situations. For example, think about someone who loses their job. It's a tough time, and they might have a lot of worries and fears. However, despite all the doubts and difficulties, they might start believing that this could be a chance for a new and better job. This belief doesn't ignore the bad things, but rather finds hope even when things look dark. When faced with challenges, rather than giving up, it’s possible to look for even the tiniest bit of hope or opportunity to keep moving forward. That small hope can be powerful and give us the strength to get through tough times. So, when life feels like it's full of problems, try to find that little bit of faith or belief, because it can help guide you to a better place.