Meaning of the word "if it were not for hopes, the heart would break" in English

What does "if it were not for hopes, the heart would break" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

if it were not for hopes, the heart would break

US /ɪf ɪt wɜːr nɑːt fɔːr hoʊps, ðə hɑːrt wʊd breɪk/
UK /ɪf ɪt wɜː nɒt fɔː həʊps, ðə hɑːt wʊd breɪk/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that hope is essential for survival and emotional well-being during difficult times

Example:
Even in the darkest moments of the war, people kept going; if it were not for hopes, the heart would break.
She survived the tragedy by believing that things would get better, for if it were not for hopes, the heart would break.