"Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst.
Hope opens doors where despair closes them.
Hope discovers what can be done instead of grumbling about what cannot.
Hope draws its power from a deep trust in God and the basic goodness of human nature.
Hope "lights a candle" instead of cursing the darkness.
Hope regards problem, small or large as opportunities.
Hope cherishes no illusions, nor does it yield to cynicism.
Hope sets big goals, and is not frustrated by repeated difficulties or setbacks.
Hope pushes ahead when it would be easy to quit.
Hope puts up with modest gains, realizing the "the longest journey starts with one step."
Hope accepts misunderstanding as the price for serving the greater good of others.
Hope is a good loser because it has the assurance of final victory."
- Father James Keller
