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One man is talking about a friend of his saying: ''He's got this inert sense of creativity but unfortunately not willing to make them alive. He needs to have more faith in himself, in hope.''

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Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

Do you really mean "inert" - unmoving; or "innate" - natural?
What does "them" refer to?

Anonymous · Answer

''He's got this innate sense of creativity, but, unfortunately, he's not willing (to make them alive.)

He needs to have more faith in himself, (in hope.')

These are not clear. What do you mean to say?

Anonymous · Answer

(to make them alive.)

*I meant (innate sense of creativity)

I should've used (it) instead, I guess!?

(in hope.')

*He needs to have more faith in hope, he needs to believe in it?because once you believe in hope you'll find it and your life eventually will change for the better, the kind of change you dreamed of your whole life.

Thanks!

Clive · Answer

Hi,

*He needs to have more faith in hope, he needs to believe in it?because once you believe in hope you'll find it and your life eventually will change for the better, the kind of change you dreamed of your whole life.

He needs to have more faith in hope. He needs to believe in it, because once you believe in hope you'll find it and your life eventually will change for the better, the kind of change you dreamed of your whole life.

'To have faith in hope' is an unusual phrase that seems to require a bit of thought. Would you say it's much different than 'to have hope about faith'?

Best wishes, Clive

Anonymous · Answer

No, sorry, I don't think it would mean the same if I use the one you suggested. Frankly I don't think mine is correct, anymore!

But I'll try to figure out a better away to say it.

Thanks Clive!

Anonymous · Answer

Feebs, yes,I meant innert: not able to move.

Mister Micawber · Answer

That's inert.

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