hope Quotes

The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.

It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life.

I met in the street a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat worn, his cloak was out at the elbows, the water passed through his shoes, - and the stars through his soul.

When liberty returns, I will return.

The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.

That is what we are supposed to do when we are at our best - make it all up - but make it up so truly that later it will happen that way.

I'm a genetic optimist.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.