If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed. Albert Einstein feargoodhope Change image and share on social
I'm naturally an optimist, but my basis for hope is rooted in my understanding of human nature. Al Gore basishopehuman Change image and share on social
I do a lot of inspirational talks for kids, to motivate them to change their lives and give them hope. Adam Beach changegivehope Change image and share on social
I begin my reign with profound emotion at the honour of accepting the Crown, aware of the responsibility it entails and with the greatest hope for the future of Spain. Felipe VI of Spain acceptawarebegin Change image and share on social
I couldn't make myself write serious; I was surrounded by serious: in monographs, in articles, in my own dissertation prospectus, in the very earnest e-mails of students telling me just why that paper couldn't be in on time, cross their hearts and hope to get an A-minus. Lauren Willig articlecrossdissertation share on social
I couldn't hope to be in anything better than 'Misfits.' The reaction from fans has been mental. The weirdest thing is when people tell me I'm their inspiration. I can't believe I get fan mail, and loads of free clothes. Adidas sent me lots of stuff; it's wicked! Lauren Socha adidaclothefan share on social
To deny we need and want power is to deny that we hope to be effective. Liz Smith denyeffectivehope Change image and share on social
You can try to reach an audience, but you just write what comes out of you and you just hope that it is accepted. You do not write specifically to a generation. Leon Uris acceptaudiencegeneration Change image and share on social
This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last. Oscar Wilde hopesuspenseterrible Change image and share on social
You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny, and hope that whatever your art is that you're putting out there, if it's received, great, I respect you for receiving it. If it's not received, great, I respect you for not. Octavia Spencer artdestinydream share on social
