Connecticut would not be Connecticut if we cut $3.5 billion out of the budget. We are a strong, generous, hopeful people. We'd be taking $800 million out of education. You can't do that in this state. Votes: 4
Though our challenges are fearsome, so are our strengths. Americans have ever been a relentless, questioning, hopeful people. Votes: 3
People want to feel hopeful. Votes: 2
So people are ready. I feel hopeful in that sense. Votes: 2
Young people are this awesome, creative, hopeful untapped resource out there. Votes: 2
The '50s was a pretty wonderful time for people, it was hopeful. Votes: 2
I'm hopeful that Israelis can go to Ramallah whenever they want and see how the people are living. Votes: 2
I am hopeful for the American people that we can actually improve the outlook for bringing down costs in health care. Votes: 2
What I think is funny is when people, despite tragic situations, are still hopeful, still trying. It's sweet and sad - and, to me, hilarious. Votes: 2
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. Votes: 2
Now you watch the parades and processions of hopeful and despairing people walking outside your tomb. They are all looking for the answer to the problem you know so well. Votes: 2
You have to be hopeful that people will be more educated in how they buy things, and hopefully more luxury brands will start to think that way on a longer-term basis. Votes: 2
Hippy people had a hopeful idea of what they wanted the world to be like, then most of them changed into corporate Yuppies. But I still have that hippy thing underneath somewhere. Votes: 2
The prime minister found something hopeful in the man's eyes and manner. The 30 or so people who run this world analyze one another that way and then make decisions of life and death for us. Scary, but true. Votes: 2
When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence. Votes: 2
I do wish I could write like some of the American women, who can be clever and heartfelt and hopeful; people like Lorrie Moore and Jennifer Egan. But Ireland messed me up too much, I think, so I can't. Votes: 2
If you are hopeful, if you are optimistic, other people want to help you. And if you are down in the dumps, other people may still help you, but I've noticed that they're walking, not running, over to you. Votes: 2
I wouldn't ever say if you're having tough times then there must be something wrong with you or your attitude. Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith. I encourage people to stay up, stay hopeful, stay faith-filled. Votes: 2
I'm cynical by nature, but I am also very hopeful because I see people from the Left and the Right showing up to these tea parties. You have people, bikers, union members and guys in three-piece suits showing up to these things. Votes: 2
Neurologically, people have a need to feel oriented, to know where they are, not just in terms of a compass and not just in terms of geography, but in terms of their culture and history. To be informed about where they're coming from and to have some glimpse towards a hopeful future. Votes: 2
Both the velodrome and the Commonwealth swimming pool are open to the public and are frequently used by local schools and the local community. Over the last six years young people have been inspired to take up swimming and cycling more seriously; some of them are now coming through as Olympic champions or hopefuls. Votes: 2
Young people have an almost biological destiny to be hopeful. Votes: 0
I'm not really one of these people who's been known for particularly hopeful sentiments. Votes: 0
People think it's easy to be cynical and pessimistic, but it's incredibly hard work. It's much easier to be hopeful. Votes: 0
People think it's easy to be cynical and pessimistic, but it's incredibly hard work. It's much easier to be hopeful." Votes: 0
The influence of a beautiful, helpful, hopeful character is contagious. ... People radiate what is in their minds and in their hearts. Votes: 0
People are just too hopeful, and sometimes hope is the biggest weapon of all to use against us. People will believe anything. Votes: 0
I have faith in all mankind. Well,not faith really, more like hopeful suspicion. And not "all" but 5 people. Mankind meaning computers. Votes: 0
Most of the criticism I get is that I am too positive and too hopeful... in my words, I don't beat people down enough. Votes: 0
I'm hopeful that increased awareness of the issues in Africa will bring about a new wave of progress and activism among young people everywhere. Votes: 0
Building on our Young South-east Asian Leaders Initiative, I'm hopeful that we can continue expand the ties and cooperation between our young people and students. Votes: 0
I am fascinated by tiny, incremental changes, almost imperceptible shifts in how people orient themselves in the world, because those are in some ways the most hopeful. Votes: 0
I'm hopeful that people don't give up on marriage. When it works, it's a gift from God because you can't always have it work out the way you want. Votes: 0
You know how some people, when they're together, they somehow make you feel more hopeful? Make you feel like the world is not the insane place it really is? Votes: 0
Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone. Votes: 5 Martha Beck
People can and do change. Votes: 4 Earl Nightingale