“If spring came but once a century instead of once a year, or burst forth with the sound of an earthquake and not in silence, what wonder and expectation there would be in all the hearts to behold the miraculous change.”
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Hopeful Quotes — page 185 of 783
“A blessing in disguise, is right before our eyes. But since it is in disguise, we don't know that it's there.”
“Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.”
“How can I lose faith in the justice of life, when the dreams of those who sleep upon feathers are not more beautiful than the dreams of those who sleep upon the earth?”
“Individual ambition is undoubtedly a strong motive in student work, but there is such a thing among students everywhere as ambition for others, call it class spirit, esprit de corps, good fellowship, or good will to men.”
“Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.”
“It's up to us to save the world for tomorrow: it's up to you and me.”
“Your future is ahead of you. Imagine the notion of the past fifteen years of your life being a blip in your story.”
“You don't choose your passions; your passions choose you.”
“What's been great about the human race gives you a sense of how great you might get, how far you can reach.”
“I don't believe in bad people. I believe that people, somewhere inside, have the potential to realize themselves.”
“From testimonials and personal experience we have enough information to conclude that IT'S POSSIBLE TO DESIGN AND LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE”
“I still consider it a summer job, though. So, I try to maintain that summer job as long as I can. But it's exciting to be able to have the opportunity to do things I always dreamed of as a kid.”
“We can always redeem the man who aspires and strives.”
“Be prepared to organize nonviolent workshops - a teach-in around what is happening in America today. Organize your teachers and schoolmates, and be prepared to engage in some action.”
“When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.”
“Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts. None of us knows what fairy palaces we may build of beautiful thought-proof against all adversity. Bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble histories, faithful sayings, treasure houses of precious and restful thoughts, which care cannot disturb, nor pain make gloomy, nor poverty take away from us.”
“Sometimes blessings come in strange packages.”
“Together, undocumented people like me and our relatives, friends and allies wait for broader immigration reform, not just for Dreamers but also for undocumented workers of all ages and backgrounds who contribute to our economic security and prosperity.”
“Come to God for your healing. Don't hesitate. God, who is so full of goodness and supply, is always willing to bless, preserve, heal and restore you.”