By aiming for paradise, we lose sight of earth. Hope of a beyond and aspiration to an afterlife engender a sense of futility in the present. If the prospect of getting taken up to paradise generates joy, it is the mindless joy of a baby picked up from his crib. Michel Onfray afterlifeaimaspiration share on social
Skating, I think I was told once, is the second most expensive sport. My family's had to refinance three times - they really want to do anything that it takes for my dreams to come true. I hope to one day have a family that I can do that for and kind of give back in the same way that my family gave to me. Jeremy Abbott backdaydream share on social
We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on all our picnics. Bill Vaughan gratitudehopeinsect Change image and share on social
Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. Jack Layton canadacareercontinue Change image and share on social
If I walked into a restaurant, the other diners would look around and say, 'I hope you're not cooking.' Vic Tayback cookdinerhope Change image and share on social
In the end, I hope there's a little note somewhere that says I designed a good computer. Steve Wozniak computerdesignend Change image and share on social
I hope my books empower kids, and that they learn how to work out their problems themselves. Jean Craighead George bookempowerhope Change image and share on social
One of my favorite people is Gypsy Rose Lee. She bears out the Biblical promise that he who has, gets. And I hope she gets a lot more. Hedy Lamarr bearbiblicalfavorite Change image and share on social
One important idea I hope is reflected in 'The Poe Shadow' is that fiction can add as much to history as nonfiction does. Matthew Pearl addfictionhistory Change image and share on social
I don't think I tell stories of tragedy. I think I tell stories of love. Even though you're full of tears, I hope that you leave the theatre with your heart feeling like it's going to explode out of your chest. And yes, you've been through the tragedy, but it's ultimately hope that I think you're left with. Gayle Forman chestexplodefelt share on social