I used the word "hopeless" because he could see no final hope for the quest. He himself often used the words "hopeless" and "without hope" to describe Frodo's mission, though he did not rule out the possibility of success entirely. Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I think perhaps Tolkien's idea of hope differs slightly from ours.
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...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.
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