“In April, we cannot see sunflowers in France, so we might say the sunflowers do not exist. But the local farmers have already planted thousands of seeds, and when they look at the bare hills, they may be able to see the sunflowers already. The sunflowers are there. They lack only the conditions of sun, heat, rain and July. Just because we cannot see them does not mean that they do not exist.”
Hopeful feeling
Hopeful Quotes — page 58 of 783
“As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.”
“The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the goverment.”
“As we enter this election year, let’s not forget the most important decision anyone can make-choosing Christ.”
“Me, I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know its not some place you can look for because its not where you go. It’s how you feel for a moment in your life when you’re a part of something and if you find that moment, it lasts forever.”
“I think that little by little I'll be able to solve my problems and survive.”
“In every winter's heart there is a quivering spring, and behind the veil of each night there is a shining dawn.”
“I recently formed a foundation to raise awareness for prostate cancer. I feel it's very necessary that men be more aware about prostate cancer and their health in general.”
“I believe in an America where religious intolerance will someday end... where every man has the same right to attend or not attend the church of his choice.”
“Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring, for His grace and power are such none can ever ask too much.”
“When Freedom from her mountain height Unfurled her standard to the air, She tore the azure robe of night, And set the stars of glory there.”
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”
“Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.”
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.”
“Warriors of light are not perfect.Their beauty lies in accepting this fact and still desiring to grow and to learn.”
“I'm an example of why people deserve second chances.”
“If you want sweet dreams, you've got to live a sweet life.”
“There are times in our lives when we have to realize our past is precisely what it is, and we cannot change it. But we can change the story we tell ourselves about it, and by doing that, we can change the future.”
“Keep a little space in your heart for the improbable. You won't regret it.”
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”