35 Hope Quotes — Light for the Darkest Moments

The Psychology of Hope

Hope, as defined by psychologist Charles R. Snyder, consists of "pathways thinking" (finding routes toward goals) and "agency thinking" (believing in your capacity to use those routes). His research shows hope is one of the strongest predictors of well-being — surpassing optimism and self-esteem.

"Once you choose hope, anything is possible."

Reeve, paralyzed in an accident, refused to abandon hope. His advocacy advanced spinal cord research and inspired millions.

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul — and sings the tune without the words — and never stops at all."

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

"In the middle of winter, I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer."

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."

"Everything that is done in this world is done by hope."

"Hope is not pretending that troubles don't exist. It is the hope that they won't last forever."

"When the world says 'Give up,' hope whispers 'Try it one more time.'"

"The darkest hour has only sixty minutes."

"Hope is a waking dream."

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."

"However long the night, the dawn will break."

"Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us."

"Where there is no vision, the people perish."

"Hope springs eternal in the human breast."

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise."

"Hope itself is a species of happiness, and perhaps the chief happiness which this world affords."

Cultivating Hope

• Set waypower goals: Break overwhelming goals into achievable steps
• Remember past successes: Your history of overcoming is evidence for future hope
• Connect with hopeful people: Hope is contagious through social networks
• Practice future visualization: Vividly imagine a positive future to activate motivation