Depend on it: Roger Babington Hill’s Thought for the Week

‘Hope is more than wishful thinking.’

by Roger Babington Hill 2nd May 2025

Our friend joined us for lunch at Christmas. She is in her late thirties, sociable, a welcome guest. She has a disease for which there is no cure. Her symptoms are predominately physical: walking, eating and drinking are all difficult. Writing and doing other delicate tasks is challenging, erratic and often unsuccessful. An overwhelming tiredness strikes her several times a day, and then she has no alternative but to rest and sleep for a while. Notwithstanding her several talents, there is no possibility for her to find or to hold gainful work or to make a contribution to society, paid or unpaid. Treatment alleviates some of the symptoms.