"希望とは田舎の道のようなものです。元々は何もありませんが、人々が何度もそこを歩くにつれて道が現れます。"
— Jose Saramago
Simplified Meaning:
Hope is like a new trail that appears in the countryside when people walk the same route many times. At first, there is no clear path, just grass and plants. But as more and more people walk the same way, the grass gets pushed down, and a track starts to form. In life, when we believe something will get better or aim for a dream, we keep trying even if we can't see the way at first. Over time, our efforts and persistence create a clear path toward our goals. Just like that path in the countryside, hope becomes stronger the more we act on it. For example, if you want to learn to play an instrument, you might struggle initially. But by practicing regularly, what once seemed impossible becomes achievable, similar to how the countryside path appears after many steps.