When I finally gave up any hope of doing anything representative of the American family, I actually seemed to have tapped into other people's weirdness in that way. Jonathan Franzen americanfamilyfinally Change image and share on social
I try to make a dent in people when I can. I figure people drift toward liberalism at a young age, and I always hope that they change when they see how the world really is. Johnny Ramone agechangedent Change image and share on social
A strange thing is memory, and hope; one looks backward, and the other forward; one is of today, the other of tomorrow. Memory is history recorded in our brain, memory is a painter, it paints pictures of the past and of the day. Grandma Moses backwardbrainday share on social
While the world may feel entitled and have the power to pronounce an individual crazy, are there times when the innocent genius, the insightful individual or just the old grandmother may reasonably declare the world to be mad? Probably, but what hope or happiness would such an individual have? Michael Leunig crazydeclareentitle share on social
It saddens me to see the reality-television shows that are getting so much fanfare that are a celebration of stupidity and the degradation of women. And those women are consistently wearing too short, too tight dresses. I hope the trend of aging gracefully returns. Prabal Gurung agingcelebrationconsistently share on social
I hope I can live up to the faith that has been put in me to do a good job. Clementa C. Pinckney faithgoodhope Change image and share on social
My story is the story of thousands of children from around the world. I hope it inspires others to stand up for their rights. Malala Yousafzai childhopeinspire Change image and share on social
In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope? Barack Obama cynicismelectionend Change image and share on social
I may be what my enemies desire me to be, yet never an accusation are they able to hurl against me which makes me blush or lower my forehead; and I hope that God will be merciful enough with me, to prevent me from committing one of those faults which would involve my family. Jose Rizal accusationblushcommit share on social
I hope I don't get driven to the point where, to be honest, I'm never satisfied. I hope there's some part of me that can be content. Ben Schwartz contentdrivehonest Change image and share on social