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“Three coins in a fountain Each one seeking happiness Thrown by three hopeful lovers Which one will the fountain bless?”
Sammy Cahn (1913–1993) first seen 1954 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Three Coins in a Fountain (1954)
“I have a personal ambition to live my life honestly and honor the true love that I’ve had and also the people I’ve had around me. I want to stay hopeful, even though I get scared about why we’re even alive at all.”
Lana Del Rey (born 1985) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Daily Mail (25 January 2012)
“I stand before you as a child of the most high God and citizen of his kingdom, a daughter of the greatest movement of nonviolent social change in our world, a steward of the King legacy and an aggrieved, yet hopeful sister.”
Bernice King (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My concern for environmental issues and the challenge to leave our fragile planet in good condition for future generations. However, we take advantage of our opportunities, all the positive and hopeful I meet during my travels in this country and abroad, I am convinced that together we can a promising future.”
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think once Americans understand what we’re doing in the world and how much hatred this is generating, we will demand change. And I think history has proven that when we demand change in any area, eventually — it takes a little time — but we do get it. So I’m very hopeful...”
John Perkins (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If done right, biotechnology can enhance the entire world's well-being. And that's why the radical middle is drawn to it. One of our key value commitments is maximizing human potential. ... Although the biotech debate may seem hopelessly polarized, a third voice – nuanced, hopeful, adult – has begun to be heard. Call it the voice of cautious optimism. Call it the voice of the radical middle.”
Mark Satin (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[W]e're entering the most dangerous phase in the region in decades. I'm really not all that hopeful.”
Brian Reynolds Myers (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Turkey's democracy may be in a coma due to the current regime, but I remain hopeful. Oppression has never been long-lasting. I believe Turkey will one day return to the path of democracy. However, certain measures must be taken to ensure democracy takes root and endures.”
Fethullah Gülen (1941–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The so-called Facebook and Twitter revolutions in the Arab world started in hopeful online communities, but once they emerged into the messy offline world, they were commandeered by religious fanatics and military juntas.”
Yuval Noah Harari (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The darkest part of the night precedes the dawn. So there is no need to despair for humanity in Africa. There is every reason to be optimistic and hopeful.”
“[O]utward-looking, willing to engage with the unpersuaded, hopeful, positive: that is the only way the left can thrive. We can't just want retweets and packed halls, after all, but to change the world.”
Owen Jones (born 1984) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: If Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour is going to work, it has to communicate", The Guardian (16 September 2015)
“I'm a hopeful but faithless pessimist who thinks that the meaning in life exists in the struggle just to live it. I have a knack for rescuing blind, deaf animals from the mean streets of the city.”
Adam Myerson (born 1972) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From his Facebook profile (retrieved August 1, 2018).
“For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean that I would like to return to the old one. I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are entitled to be concerned. I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country - but not entirely optimistic.”
Helen Suzman (1917–2009) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Democracy? It was better under apartheid, says Helen Suzman" (15 May 2004), by Jane Flanagan, The Telegraph
“This time a year ago, I was bartending while running a long-shot campaign for Congress. That time felt so dark and yet so hopeful at the same time. Our odds were dismal + I was dismissed, but we felt that fighting hard for what’s right - even uphill - was worth it. Keep going.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born 1989) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter post, (29 December 2018)
“Paint me Hopeful Paint Me Futuristic Paint Me Nikki I'm a Poet”
Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the west, we believe we are the most progressive and socially just, but a lot of that is just a hopeful illusion.”
Barry Lopez (1945–2020) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the West’s environmental thinking in “'We're living in emergency times': nature writer Barry Lopez's dire warning” in The Guardian (2019 May 7)
“As to the future of humanity, I’m essentially an optimist. I believe that with the advancement of technology, mankind has a hopeful future. But this optimistic view is based on reason: on one hand, whether the future will be bright or be dark depends largely on the choices we make today.”
Liu Cixin (born 1963) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On his hopes for mankind in “In the Author’s Universe: Interview with Sci-Fi Author Cixin Liu” in Vocal (2016)
“As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that … no one is illegal on stolen land. And, yeah, it’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter and the people matter. And f–k ICE is all I wanna say, sorry.”
Billie Eilish (born 2001) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kaufman, Gil (February 1, 2026). "Billie Eilish Grammys Speech Slams ICE". Billboard.
“I am hopeful for black futures. And I say that because we live in a society that's so obsessed with black death. We have images of our death on the TV screen, on our Twitter timelines, on our Facebook timelines, but what if instead we imagine black life? We imagine black people living and thriving. And that -- that inspires me.”
Patrisse Cullors (born 1984) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016)
“We bent to our task, the relentless assessment of our minds. There was only ink and haste, ghostly recall, hopeful conjecture, and the rare minor certainty.”
William Leonard Pickard (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Now, I have put everything down. I only wish that the Republic of Korea would escape the confusion and get back on track as soon as possible. I again offer apologies to the nation and urge the political circles to bring wisdom together for the hopeful future of the Republic of Korea.”
Park Geun-hye (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Climate change is real. Climate change is deadly. Climate change is here. The changes we must make to address this crisis will at times be as difficult and uncomfortable as they are necessary. It won't be easy, but I've found reasons to be hopeful. People are demanding more to be done and pushing govts (incl ours) to deliver that change...”
Bowinn Ma (born 1985) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter, @BowinnMa on Twitter, February 10, 2021
“If this presence, however slight, is removed from the Middle East, then it will be very difficult to recover. Our mere presence here is almost a form of silent announcement: you can make the gospels known outside the church without preaching it in words. There are no illusions here, but we are hopeful”
Ignazio Bedini (born 1939) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christians in Iran Are Like Flowers in the Desert (2015)
“Is Glamqoozht just a place name or does it mean something?” “It translates imperfectly as Council Hub.” Riordan was guardedly hopeful. “Sounds like it’s a place to get questions answered and decisions made.” Unless, of course, it was like human capitals.”
Charles E. Gannon (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I arrived at the polling station for the first time I felt comfortable. People were smiling and talking to each other about a better country. We are only hopeful that the positivity that we now have will help to turn things around for us”
Mavis Moyo (born 1929) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the early years of martial law, I went through difficult times of doubt and depression, and I had to do a lot of discerning because it seemed our peaceful approach was all useless and that there was really no solution to Mindanao´s problems. I still do not see a clear solution, but I feel a more hopeful peace can be achieved if we all sacrifice a little.”
Fernando Capalla (1934–2024) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Capalla sees no easy answers to Mindanao´s problems, but he has hope (25 July 1986)
“That’s what this race was always about — about stopping the disastrous policies that we’ve seen under one-party rule. I’m very hopeful that we will see a balance come to both our state and our country tonight”
Nicole Malliotakis (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Despite the overwhelming pushback against gender equality, I encourage young women and girls to remain resilient and hopeful for the holistic change we are working to create.”
Olaoluwa Abagun (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Despite the challenges to women’s and girls’ empowerment, young women and girls must remain resilient and hopeful for the holistic change we are working to create.”
Olaoluwa Abagun (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Despite many obstacles facing young people, they are always hopeful and optimistic that they will be able to enter the job market and make significant contributions to their society; and they are placing increasing importance in creating their own opportunities and becoming entrepreneurs, including in growing areas, such as green technologies.”
Sahle-Work Zewde (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“America has taken small baby steps of progress towards having more inclusion and diversity in Hollywood. It's optimistic. I'm hopeful, but there is so much more work that needs to be done.”
Fala Chen (born 1982) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Fala Chen Is Bringing Her Excellence to Hollywood" in Town & Country (1 September 2021)
“we’re going to need that level of creativity to get out of this thing, and I am hopeful that the next generation, that has a lot of challenges, also has enough creativity to get out of it, to get to the next level.”
Colette Pichon Battle wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These are uncertain times and to see so many people across the nation putting their faith in Democrats and our plan to bring down costs, protect rights and freedoms, and invest in the future of our kids and families, is incredibly hopeful for the future of our nation”
Mikie Sherrill (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Even more hopeful, if not so clear to many people, is the increasing knowledge that we are getting of man as an individual and as a mass, coming to us particularly from men of science.”
Ida Tarbell (1857–1944) said by 1944 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“is the potential synergies between these trends, the way they can positively reinforce one another, that really excites me, and makes me hopeful that we can recover lost ground and accelerate towards achieving the ever-elusive Sustainable Development Goals, and the overarching goal of a better and more sustainable future for all”
Precious Motsepe (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I performed, Rwandans loved me, they kept shouting, ‘we want to see Miss Jojo, we want to see Miss Jojo and this was my beginning which was very successful and hopeful.”
Miss Jojo (born 1983) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: , She is best known for her contemporary Rwandan music, but really she is skilled in many different aspects of music. Miss Jojo is currently the most famous female Rwandan musician (19 November 2009)
“I am very hopeful and optimistic because the communist system left a great, great spiritual vacuum in the people. The question is, will materialism fill this vacuum? The Church has to fill it with beliefs, principles and values. The Russians are very kind people, very friendly, very open-minded, but they are searching. If we don't fill them, they will find something else.”
John Bukovsky (1924–2010) first seen 1999 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Russia Is Free. What Now? (14 March 1999) National Catholic Register
“There is also a growing alliance with nonindigenous communities who are seeing value in indigenous rights, and specifically treaty rights. And, to me, that is the most hopeful sort of sign of this current resistance movement, is that indigenous rights are at the forefront, because they protect everybody’s rights.”
Nick Estes wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Anarchists vigilantly resist the world that is, while simultaneously engaging in those hopeful behaviors that point toward new social relations. They practice the beauty that human beings are striving to achieve in the world that could be. Anarchist activities emphasize the aesthetic and the joyful.”
Cindy Milstein (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Well, when I began teaching at the University of Benin, I was only 24 years old and fresh from University of Ibadan graduate school. I was very hopeful and ready to make my own contribution to society. In 1991, teaching was certainly not an attractive profession for a young girl.”
Peju Layiwola (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With the population explosion, everybody is expecting something from the centre, and the centre not being able to provide; this compounds the corruption …there is a ground of unhappiness and of protest. I’m hopeful that along the way, corruption might be tackled effectively and hopefully government should be more accountable.”
John Kufuor (born 1938) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: He said in an interview with BBC June 2014
“We are hopeful because we have that away goal but they also beat us through set-pieces so it is clear for us to see what to work on the coming days”
Oliver Mbekeka (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I prayed for a time like this – to be in a position to help people. I cannot deny the role of these people in my life, their stories open my eyes to realities my privilege shields me from. It breaks my heart when I am not able to help some of them, but I am hopeful they’ll find help somewhere.”
Kafui Danku (born 1982) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jayne Buckman-Owoo, Social media for good: The Kafui Danku way, Graphic Online, 9 October 2021.
“Certainly, the historic influence of Calvinism also influenced the Catholic Church, fragmenting her, but with this pilgrimage to Rome, we are witnessing that the Catholic faith is united. I am hopeful about the future, especially after this week. We have all known one another personally, by name, during the pilgrimage. Many are young people who have deepened their faith.”
Martinus Petrus Maria Muskens (1935–2013) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Faith Is Still Alive in the Netherlands, Says Dutch Bishop (25 October 2002) Zenit
“In my collection, I included one saying, “No condition is permanent,” hand-stitched into the clothing. Everyone in Nigeria believes that if you are poor today, this is not permanent. Tomorrow, you’ll be a millionaire. Everyone is so hopeful.”
Amaka Osakwe (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I left the broadcast news chair altogether and reliving this has been painful. Yet I am hopeful things can change. I speak up now for the women and women of color and people of color who are doing incredible work in public radio. They deserve to be treated fairly. They deserve for meritocracy to be more than a buzzword.”
Adaora Udoji (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Girlythings, she added, redresses imbalance. The reaction to these topics has, Khan said, been “extremely welcoming”, with significant support from Pakistani men. “It made me think: ‘Why haven’t we talked about this earlier?’ I’m only one person and I want to reach every corner, but this response makes me feel hopeful that our society is becoming very progressive.”
Tanzila Khan (born 1986) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tanzila Khan: disability rights campaigner tells young women ‘the world is yours’ The Guardian (May 24, 2022)
“Pursue your love. Stay hopeful. You’re needed. (Responding to the question "If there was a word you could give to other young people of color who want to be scientists, what would you tell them?")”
“I urge you to remain hopeful, steadfast, and united.”
Godswill Akpabio (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Wise historians do not predict the future. I think we'll see a lot of repetition, but I am hopeful that we have learned some things.”
Jacalyn Duffin (born 1950) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A medical historian looks at the historical echoes of the past in the pandemic of the present (16 December 2022) CBC