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“These cases are all psychological manipulation under the guise of assistance. They sell false hope. That's a very powerful product when you’re a person that's desperate.”
Bob Nygaard first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Psychic Freed in Florida Caught Chasing Seattle Spirits, newsmax.com (2 November 2017)
“I know I will regret this for the rest of my life. I'm absolutely gutted. I hope in time I can earn back respect and forgiveness.”
Steve Smith (born 1989) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Steve Smith after ball-tampering incident in March 2018.
“Singh could not help but think that, in a hospital, the proximity of death was best disguised — and the actual dead hidden. It was not conducive to the right frame of mind for recovery to have the morgue signposted for patients. It would be the medical equivalent of 'Abandon hope all ye who enter here'.”
Shamini Flint (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope that the team on the other side (Mainland China) can cooperate with us to contribute to the peaceful development of relations across the (Taiwan) strait, safeguard cross-strait security, and develop ideas for co-existence and mutual prosperity.”
Chen Ming-tong (born 1955) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Chen Ming-tong (2018) cited in "Taiwan's China policy agency hoping to work with Beijing counterpart" on Focus Taiwan, 19 March 2018.
“I have to keep walking forward. I have to do the best that I can and hope that everything I've learned from these men helps me do things better than they did.”
Erika Jayne (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My deepest intention is that some day a sufferer, no matter how afflicted, will be able to look at a painting, at a photograph, and be instantly healed. That is my ultimate hope. Not to be realized in this life, maybe, but that is what I believe art can do.”
John Diamond (doctor) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I cannot determine what will define my time in this place, But I do hope I've demonstrated something else entirely—that you can be anxious, sensitive, kind and wear your heart on your sleeve.”
Jacinda Ardern (born 1980) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to New Zealand parliament rfi (May 4, 2023)
“I know ... only one peril, that of Socialism, and I hope that all the Christian Churches would find a common aim in fighting against it.”
Alfred von Waldersee (1832–1904) first seen 1903 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Waldersee in his diary, c. 1903
“I commend thy soul to God, and thy body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection.”
Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556) first seen 1549 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Order for Burial of the Dead, B. Cummings (Editor), The Book of Common Prayer, the texts of 1549, 1559, and 1662 (OUP 2011), Page 82
“The Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago acclaim this historic triumph of science and the human will. It is our earnest hope for mankind that while we gain the moon, we shall not lose the world.”
Eric Williams (1911–1981) first seen 1969 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Apollo 11 Goodwill Messages, NASA (13 July 1969)
“I hope the first bootlegger I get is not the 'first woman bootlegger'”
Georgia Hopley (1858–1944) first seen 1922 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in various newspaper articles, e.g. Albuquerque Morning Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.), February 16, 1922, and The Bridgeport Times, February 18, 1922
“I know I will almost certainly forget it all again, but I hope next time, I will be able to recall quickly. For this moment to become a movement, we have to keep trying to remember.”
Lauren Duca (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For Nature is a cunning nurse. She gives us lollipops all the way, and when the lollipop of hope and the lollipop of achievement are done, she gently inserts in our toothless gums the lollipop of remembrance. And with that pleasant vanity we are soothed to sleep.”
Alfred George Gardiner (1865–1946) first seen 1920 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From "The Vanity of Old Age", Windfalls (1920)
“The great bulk of the Tory party throughout the country is composed of artisans and labouring classes. They are directly represented here to-day; they are always directly represented on your Council; no party management can be effective and healthy unless the great labouring classes are directly represented on the Executive of the party. I hope before long to see Tory working men in Parliament.”
Lord Randolph Churchill (1849–1895) first seen 1883 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham (2 October 1883), quoted in Winston Churchill, Lord Randolph Churchill, Vol. I (1906), p. 309
“As I hear, you are the possessors of one of my favorite paintings 'The children on the beach' and I can tell you that few pictures by me, have so much figures, busy in the subject. Therefore I mean that this picture is an unicum and I hope you will give it a good light and place in your gallery.”
Jozef Israëls (1824–1911) first seen 1824 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Israels in his letter to American art-sellers Moulton & Ricketts, 27 June 1910; as cited in Jozef Israëls, 1824 – 1911, ed. Dieuwertje Dekkers; Waanders, Zwolle 1999, p. 188
“First, I hope to see the British public resist the propaganda onslaught of the pro-Europeans, in which the broadcast media, led by the BBC, have shown themselves willing tools of the government, and vote a resounding "no" in the referendum, if and when it comes.”
George MacDonald Fraser (1925–2008) said by 2008 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In God’s presence, hope is re-birthed…always. In worship, we see Him as He is and He sprinkles us with grace to see how beautiful we are.”
“No nation can ever hope to obtain full intellectual stature or eminence without first releasing, the mental processes, of its people from the yoke of a foreign language as the medium of thought and expression.”
Fatima Jinnah (1893–1967) first seen 1949 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: June 1949, Speech at Inauguration of Urdu Degree College, Karachi, quoted in Speeches, Messages and Statements of Mohtarama Fatima Jinnah, p. 14
“I have been a vegetarian since I was born and I just became vegan about 2 years ago. … I hope to make a difference in the world by sharing my diet and lifestyle. I just want to travel the world, surf incredible places, smile a lot, make others smile, be inspired, and inspire.”
Tia Blanco (born 1997) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tia Blanco, vegan surfer", interview with GreatVeganAthletes.com (March 30, 2015).
“But with a phone call I can understand your mood, your emotions. With an email I can’t. When speaking I can understand if you have a problem in an instant. I understand your fear. But I can begin to cultivate a hope with you.”
Brunello Cucinelli (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Turkey now understands that the of the on the southeastern periphery affects freedoms and democratic culture across the country. What was limited to the Kurds has become the norm for Mr. Erdogan’s opponents elsewhere too. The only hope for a liberal, democratic future lies in our coming together to defeat the authoritarian .”
Selahattin Demirtaş (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Those feats of deep cunning and brave flair—we’re all allotted a few of them, and we get no more, no matter what our longing is. And you know, you’re lucky if you even recognize when you’re having your best moments. Half the time your soul is looking the other way when they come. And you never grow wise enough to know what they were until you have passed the hope of having more.”
Michael Shea (1946–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Much difficulty has been felt regarding the postoion of Fa-Hian’s '"great kingdom of Shachi " and of Hwen Thsang's Vis&kha, with its enormous number of heretics or Brahmanists; but I hope to show in the most satisfactory manner that these two places are identical, and that they are also the same as the faketa and Ajudhya of the Brahmans.”
Alexander Cunningham (1814–1893) said by 1893 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am not a Muslim in the usual sense, though I hope I am a “Muslim” as “one surrendered to God”; but I believe that embedded in the Qur’an and other expressions of the Islamic vision are vast stores of divine truth from which I and other occidentals have still much to learn.”
William Montgomery Watt (1909–2006) first seen 1983 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Islam and Christianity Today: A Contribution to Dialogue, Routledge Library Editions, 1983, p. IX.
“Hitler expressed it in a form which made it intelligible to the masses. ‘We do not want any other god than Germany itself. It is essential to have fanatical faith and hope and love in and for Germany.’”
Konrad Heiden (1901–1966) said by 1966 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dear L.N. as you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home. Good Luck! We share one thing … our love & caring for young ladies at the hope they’d reach their full potential. Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to ‘grab snatch,’ whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system. Life is unfair. Yours, J. Epstein.”
Jeffrey Epstein (1953–2019) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter by Jeffrey Epstein to sex offender Larry Nassar dated August 13, 2019, 3 days after Epstein's death "Epstein Claimed Trump 'Shares Our Love' In Letter To Larry Nassar", WBZ NewsRadio (December 23, 2025)
“A recommendation is gone thither for raising some regiments of Blacks. This, I suppose will lay a foundation for the emancipation of those wretches in that country. I hope it will be the means of dispensing the blessings of Freedom to all the human race in America.”
William Whipple (1730–1785) said by 1785 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in This Was a Man: A Biography of General William Whipple (26 February 1964), by Dorothy Mansfield Vaughan, New Hampshire: The National Society of The Colonial Dames in the State of New Hampshire
“It all seemed like madness, but was madness anything other than desperation blended with hope?”
Lawrence M. Schoen (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I venture to hope that...the Government will approach the question with a desire to deal in the most liberal manner they can with Ireland, and to give her, if need be, more than justice requires, in order that we may bring about peace. That would be good policy in the long run.”
James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce (1838–1922) first seen 1921 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in the House of Lords during the Irish War of Independence (16 June 1921)
“Dear commander of the Japanese army in Nanking, We appreciate that the artillerymen of your army didn't attack to the Safety Zone. And we hope to contact with you to make a plan to protect general Chinese citizens who are staying in the Safety Zone... We will be pleased to cooperate with you in anyway to protect general citizens in this city.”
John Rabe (1882–1950) first seen 1937 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 14 December 1937 letter per Nihon Senso-shi Shiryo 9, Kawade-shobo Shinsya, Tokyo. 1973, p. 120 [Nanking Anzen-ku To-U An No. 1 Bunsho (Z1)]
“Although I believe he is personally profiting from the proceedings, I hope that an appeal to his honor as a gentleman may bear fruit.”
David D. Levine (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Mr. Justice Lopes: Why did you refuse information to the police? Butler: I always refuse information to the police. (Laughter) Lopes: That quite answers my question, I admit. (Laughter) I hope if you always refuse information to the police, you do not refuse it to the law. Butler: No, I do not. (Laughter)”
Josephine Butler (1828–1906) first seen 1885 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A back-and-forth with the judge during Butler's testimony in the Eliza Armstrong case, as quoted in The Birmingham Press (3 Nov 1885)
“The drawings [his watercolors] usually succeed in one day or at most two days or they develop difficult and usually don't finish well, then.. ..[I hope] the end will be as good as the beginning. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Willem Roelofs (1822–1897) first seen 1867 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In a letter to P. verLoren van Themaat, 30 March, 1867; in Haagsch Gemeentearchief / Municipal Archive of The Hague
“I hope to compensate this year [in 1866 Roelofs was seriously ill] the damage of so little studies [watercolors and drawings] once and for all because most of the old ones I already used [for his oil-paintings]. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Willem Roelofs (1822–1897) first seen 1866 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (original Dutch: citaat van Willem Roelofs, in het Nederlands:) Ik hoop dit jaar [in 1866 is Roelofs ernstig ziek geweest] de schade van weinig studies [tekeningen en aquarellen] eens voor goed in te halen want de ouden…
“Given the failure of the two party establishments, it’s not entirely surprising that young people are looking elsewhere. Their votes are up for grabs, for those who are willing and able to offer something different. For the sake of the country, let’s hope those votes are won by people who are able to offer something different, and constructive, at the same time.”
Glenn Reynolds (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Roelofs' [his teacher then] advice is to paint rather thick, that is to say firmly in the paint and use this preferably without any oil or turpentine.. .I hope you will understand it well, not thick in color, because he [Roelofs] only achieves that haze and the strength of colors by painting it over repeatedly. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Hendrik Willem Mesdag (1831–1915) first seen 1867 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In a letter of Hendrik Willem Mesdag [Roelof's student then in Brussels], 7 Jan. 1867 to ; Museum Mesdag, Archive, The Hague
“I have rented a room in Scheveningen to make studies from nature. It is a room with view on the sea; I hope to make there beautiful things, and to keep moving forward. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Hendrik Willem Mesdag (1831–1915) first seen 1831 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In a letter to his Belgium friend A. Verwee, 28 Mai 1871; as cited in Hendrik Willem Mesdag 1831 – 1915; De Schilder van de Noordzee, Johan Poort; Mesdag Documentaire Stichting cop, ISBN 90-74192-14-9; 2001, p. 17
“.Now nicely going on to work [painting] and much more free, and in particular more flowing. I hope to grow away from that rigid stuff. (translation from original Dutch: Fons Heijnsbroek)”
Charley Toorop (1891–1955) first seen 1939 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In a letter to her son Eddy Fernhout, 7 Feb. 1939; as cited Charlie Toorop – Leven en Werken, Nico J. Brederoo; Meulenhoff/Landshoff, (ISBN 90 290 8142 2), 1985, p. 133
“The explosion of peaceful, mass revolt which has ended Soviet rule from Berlin to Bucharest - and will shortly end it also from Lvov to Vladivostok - was set off not by the eloquence of charismatic leaders, not by hatred of the oppressors, not by hope of gain, but by that tiny yet searing flame which is in us all, and which no Niagara of oppression, hunger or torture can ever extinguish.”
Bernard Levin (1928–2004) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From Spark to Furnace", The Times (26 December 1989).
“We do not conceal the need for urgent measures, because, in the ongoing Armageddon, the dark ones hope to corrupt all human energies. (122)”
Helena Roerich (1879–1955) said by 1955 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Musalmans of Hindustan (and) Musalmans of the whole world were looking to Pakistan with hope and longing eyes for guidance and help. Indian Muslims were also affected by whatever was happening in Pakistan or any other Muslim country. Indian Muslims were greatly pained at the defeat of Pakistan in 1971.”
Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi (1913–1999) first seen 1978 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Karachi in July 1978 at the First Islamic Asian Conference. Addressing the delegates of the Conference. Quoted from Lal, K. S. (1999). Theory and practice of Muslim state in India. New Delhi: Aditya Prakashan. Chapter 6
“In this regard, I hope the dry rubber products segment continues to chart a more creditable growth in exports. These are challenging times. On the external front, the United States-China trade conflict, if protracted, could affect global growth and demand. On the domestic front, the private sector has to step up investment to drive economic growth, especially in the downstream sector.”
Teresa Kok (born 1964) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Teresa Kok (2018) cited in "Teresa Kok: Rubber to surpass palm oil’s contribution to economy" on FMT News, 18 September 2018.
“I am the Stranger at the Gate. I am the One Who knocks. I am the One Who will not go away. I am your Friend. I am your Hope. I am your Shield. I am your Love. I am All in All.”
Benjamin Creme (1922–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Like most of you, I am a mixture of old and new, of respect and honor for the past, and of hope for the future. The children of tomorrow look to us today for leadership. If we show them the courage of our convictions, they will one day honor us as we honor the true leaders of decades past. Do your duty because that is what God requires of all of us.”
Roy Barnes (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The only hope you have is to get her to an American hospital?" Cummings asked, repeating what Izzy had just said. Izzy started to answer. The cell phone went dead. "Izzy?" Cummings said. "Izzy?" How did moments of decency occur in this war? "Izzy," Cummings said. "Bring your daughter here." That was how.”
David Finkel (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Some of us dare to believe that He is about to show His face to the whole world, and that again it is to be an occurrence to usher in joy, hope and peace. Even away back in the New Testament we have assurances to this effect...”
Howard Ray Carey wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Get your boys ready. However this turns out, there'll be trouble—and they'll need more than tear gas and pepperballs to deal with it." "I see," Assad said, unhappy. A nod to the ASPS, and the soldiers opened more cases, taking out compact FN P90 submachine guns. "Another contingency," he told Nina and Macy. "I really hope we don't have to use them, Mr. Chase.”
Andy McDermott (born 1974) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Pyramid of Doom (2009), pp. 428-429
“As I said, such a possibility is a remote one, and I refuse to allow hope, that winged menace, to find purchase in my heart.”
Tim Wirkus wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am America’s hope and the president’s nightmare.”
Ilhan Omar (born 1982) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 13 July 2018 on Comedy Central's "Daily Show" per Snopes
“Both sides of the Taiwan Strait (Taiwan and Mainland China) have their differences of opinion. I hope people on both sides could help, protect and give their blessings to a simple businessman (bread master Wu Pao-chun) who wishes to develop his business without becoming too involved in politics.”
Han Kuo-yu (born 1957) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Han Kuo-yu (2018) cited in "President Tsai decries row over Wu Pao-chun" on Taipei Times, 12 December 2018.