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“If you are deemed a racist, you must have been one forever; your racism has been unearthed and revealed, not merely spotted in a single incident. Neither is there any hope of rehabilitating you. Your whole life, your whole existence, is stained. It is a Maoist tactic to dehumanize and destroy your opponents.”
Jeffrey Tucker (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Twenty-five years from now...Computers will be exactly like telephones. They are probably going to be communicating all the time ... I would hope that by the year 2000 there is this big [networking] infrastructure, giving us arbitrary bandwidth on a pay-as-you-go basis.”
Gordon Bell (1934–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Knowing ourselves is one of the most important skills that we must possess if we hope to improve how we work and interact with others.”
Nigel Cumberland (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Here, in the company of the mindless trees, the free-flying birds, the bugs and frogs that passed from stimulus directly to response without the interval of consciousness between, did I hope to lose myself in the living mandala of evolution’s less self-tortured forms.”
Norman Spinrad (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And truly, I to hope that I have made this thing somewise clear unto you; for, indeed, it doth be something hard to set out; for every Age hath the subtleties peculiar to that Age; and these to be hard to the understanding of other Ages, but yet to seem plain and utter natural, even without thought, unto the Peoples of the Age.”
William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918) said by 1918 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is my view and hope that Israel will have our continued support. I wish it every success. Of course, what Israel regards as success is up to it to decide. But for friends like me, "success" means a secure Israel at peace with neighbors who recognize and respect its existence. Even so, we should maintain our special relationship and help Israel keep its qualitative military edge.”
Merrill McPeak (born 1936) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thanks Diane. I hope we can all agree that this debate should be about Syria not UK party politics”
Jo Cox (1974–2016) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Response in Twitter to Diane Abbott after she called Cox and John Woodcock 'sad' for backing military action against the wishes of Jeremy Corbyn — Furious Labour MPs accuse Diane Abbott of 'bullying' over Syria vote (11…
“Some say we need to be more patient. What we cannot, must not do is sit back and hope for the best.”
Jo Cox (1974–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The hope of my poor Flock.”
John Ogilby (1600–1676) said by 1676 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Live, and with Hope such happy Dayes expect. This said, although opprest with weighty Care, He shews glad Looks, and hides his deep Despair.”
John Ogilby (1600–1676) said by 1676 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Vanquisht men's safety is to hope for none.”
John Ogilby (1600–1676) said by 1676 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ah! who may hope, when Heaven hath Help deni'd!”
John Ogilby (1600–1676) said by 1676 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And could'st thou hope, perfidious, to deceive Me thus? and secretly our Kingdom leave?”
John Ogilby (1600–1676) said by 1676 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Stalinism is worse than fascism, more ruthless, barbarous, unjust, immoral, anti-democratic, unredeemed by any hope or scruple, ... better described as superfascist.”
Max Eastman (1883–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was natural that idealistic people who had ceased to believe in heaven should think up some bright hope for humanity on earth. That, I think, more than any objection to "capitalism", accounts for the spread of the socialist dream, especially in Anglo-Saxon countries.”
Max Eastman (1883–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I still think the worst enemy of human hope is not brute facts, but men of brains who will not face them.”
Max Eastman (1883–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Can we forget the color of each other,I hope on the land,There is no inequality,”
Wong Ka Kui (1962–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science is not going to change its commitment to the truth. We can only hope religion changes its commitment to nonsense.”
Victor J. Stenger (1935–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope that we all agree that the aim is to provide the right education for every child. For some children, that will be an education that is firmly based in learning practical and vocational skills. For others, it will be an education based on academic excellence.”
Theresa May (born 1956) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Maiden speech to Parliament (2 June 1997).
“We think this issue needs to matter to anyone who believes in true equal opportunity and justice. If we learned anything from our experience with the Proposal 2 battle, it's that these attempts to allow discrimination in Michigan must be stopped and a united effort by many communities is the only hope to stop them.”
Jeffrey Montgomery (1953–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope that I will be the last victim in China's long record of treating words as crimes. Free expression is the base of human rights, the root of human nature and the mother of truth. To kill free speech is to insult human rights, to stifle human nature and to suppress truth.”
Liu Xiaobo (1955–2017) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: NPR - "Liu Xiaobo: 'No Enemies, No Hatred,' Only Courage" 16 Feb. 2012
“But the Turkey that I once knew as a hope-inspiring country on its way to consolidating its democracy and a moderate form of secularism has become the dominion of a president who is doing everything he can to amass power and subjugate dissent.”
Fethullah Gülen (1941–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My hope is that Turkish intellectuals will raise their voices and stand in solidarity with all the victims of oppression, and that people of law will not compromise on the principles of universal law by ignoring political pressures. May God Almighty take us out of this dark period as soon as possible and lead this blessed homeland to days of peace and safety.”
Fethullah Gülen (1941–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“At the present time administration is more an art than a science; in fact there are those who assert dogmatically that it can never be anything else. They draw no hope from the fact that metallurgy, for example, was completely an art several centuries before it became primarily a science and commenced its great forward strides after generations of intermittent advance and decline.”
Lyndall Urwick (1891–1983) said by 1983 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: p. 189; cited in: W. Bartley Hildreth et al. (eds.), Handbook of Public Administration, Second Edition,1997, p. 754
Also quoted by: Luther H. Gulick
“Having been connected with industry during my entire life, it seems eminently proper that I should turn back, in part, the proceeds of that activity with the hope of promoting a broader as well as a better understanding of the economic principles and national policies which have characterized American enterprise down through the years.”
Alfred P. Sloan (1875–1966) first seen 1936 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Alfred P. Sloan (1936); Cited in: "OBITUARY : Alfred P. Sloan Jr. Dead at 90; G.M. Leader and Philanthropist," the New York Times, February 18, 1966. This article comments: Toward the end of the year [1936] Mr. Sloan ma…
“Whoever is without hope, dulled, without spirit,”
Shushanik Kurghinian (1876–1927) said by 1927 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What do individuals or groups of similarly hope to gain from participation in the affairs of the organization? Or, to use an awkward phrase we shall reiterate frequently, what are the uses to which they put the organisation?”
Charles Perrow (1925–2019) said by 2019 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Was your mother furious?” “She’ll get over it,” Stanton said. “Perhaps not in this lifetime, but I happen to believe in reincarnation, so there’s still hope.”
M. K. Hobson (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope to make it appear, that the use of reason in religion is not so dangerous as commonly represented.”
John Toland (1670–1722) said by 1722 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“War will pass when injustice passes. Never before, unless hope leaves the world.”
Agnes Repplier (1855–1950) first seen 1920 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: in "Woman Enthroned" (1920)
“I hope humor is a part of your life, too. It takes a positive attitude and a strong desire to enjoy life to see the humor around us, but having a little laughter sprinkled throughout your day is a great way to live.”
Don Soderquist (1934–2016) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Don Soderquist “Live Learn Lead to Make a Difference, Thomas Nelson, April 2006 p. 44.
“Humility is a marvelous partner to joy. I hope you will discover the joy of serving others.”
Don Soderquist (1934–2016) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Don Soderquist “Live Learn Lead to Make a Difference, Thomas Nelson, April 2006 p. 67.
“When people feel good about themselves, then they feel good about others. When people feel good about each other, they can work together as a team, and when people work as a team, they are able to accomplish exceedingly more than anyone could hope to expect.”
Don Soderquist (1934–2016) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Don Soderquist “The Wal-Mart Way: The Inside Story of the Success of the World's Largest Company, Thomas Nelson, April 2005, p. 53.
“What really matters most is your relationship with God. If you hear and heed nothing else in this book, what I hope and pray what you take with you is a renewed sense of trust in the plans and purpose our loving God has for your life. With Him, you will have everything you need to best to live, learn, and lead.”
Don Soderquist (1934–2016) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Don Soderquist “Live Learn Lead to Make a Difference, Thomas Nelson, April 2006 p. 174.
“Any intelligent race you can hope to someday relate to is going to have to come up essentially the same developmental roads and deal with the physical laws of the Universe in about the same way.”
Algis Budrys (1931–2008) said by 2008 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope no one thinks we really sniff glue. I stopped when I was eight.”
Dee Dee Ramone (1951–2002) said by 2002 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: on the song "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", Rombes, Nicholas (2005). Ramones. 33⅓. Continuum International Publishing Group.
“Now that the wind is tamed and broken, And day gleams over the lea, Row, row, for the one you love Was out on the raging sea: Row, row, row, Sturdy and brave o’er the treacherous wave, Hope like a beacon before, Row, sailor, row Out to the sea from the shore!”
Louise Imogen Guiney (1861–1920) said by 1920 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope I meet lots of people with lovely eyes.”
Osamu Dazai (1909–1948) said by 1948 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But happiness is being able to hope, however faintly, for happiness. So, at least, we must believe if we are to live in the world of today.”
Osamu Dazai (1909–1948) said by 1948 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Despair is impossible in humans. They often are deceived by hope, but are also deceived by the notion of despair.”
Osamu Dazai (1909–1948) said by 1948 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Mitt Romney, faults aside, is an avatar of a saner nation. Polarization will probably prevent this, but I sincerely hope he runs for president via either party.”
Richard B. Spencer (born 1978) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter, 4:43 AM · May 24, 2022
“For a moment hope, bright and cruel as a knife, presented itself to me. It took every ounce of strength I had to turn away.”
Sarah Zettel (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is what hope does to you when you’re not used to it. It is very like being drunk. You don’t realize how badly you’re impaired until you see the results of your spree.”
Sarah Zettel (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But, what we can't do, is suggest, as the Bernie Sanders left does, that healthcare is an inalienable right and therefore you can put a gun to my wife's head—she's a doctor—and you can force her to provide care at any cost you wanna pay. You can't do that and hope to increase the supply of healthcare.”
Ben Shapiro (born 1984) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Debate with Cenk Uygur, Politicon 2017,
“Bernie Sanders' election campaign had given rise to much hope. By daring to introduce a socialist perspective into the debate, Sanders initiated the sound politicization of public opinion, which is no more impossible in the United States than elsewhere. We can only deplore, under these conditions, Sanders' capitulation and his rallying to the support of Clinton.”
Samir Amin (1931–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Voting for politicians who tell you what you want to hear has all but destroyed civilization, giving in to outrage in the hope of avoiding trouble has all but destroyed freedom, and looking for the easy road to success in bodybuilding has all but destroyed the actually great potential value of weight training.”
Arthur Jones (inventor) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You have, I hope, the Love, surely you have the Will, although it seems sometimes as though that will flagged. But we must remember that those three are the manifestations of the Divine, and that we, who wish to work with... and for... , must possess within ourselves those attributes of God. (Thirty-second Talk)”
Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854–1934) said by 1934 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to convey to the Spaniards a message of hope. ETA is a great nation; Spain, sorry, it's a great nation.”
Mariano Rajoy (born 1955) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: elected blunder number one claimed by Spanish politicians by the British newspaper The Local. El País (11 July, 2007)
“In the present diseased state of society, the prospect is far distant when the System of Benevolence is likely to be generally adopted. The hope of reformation then arises from the intelligent, less corrupted, and younger part of mankind.”
George Nicholson (printer) first seen 1819 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the Primeval State of Man (1819), p. 260
“Popper scoffs at scientists’ hope that they can achieve a final theory of nature. "...I think we have gone very far, but we are much further away." He... returns with his book Conjectures and Refutations. ...[H]e reads his own words with reverence: "In our infinite ignorance we are all equal.”
John Horgan (journalist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source