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“Unlike cynicism, hopefulness is hard-earned, makes demands upon us, and can often feel like the most indefensible and lonely place on Earth. It says the world and its inhabitants have value and are worth defending...It says the world is worth believing in”
You can feel absolutely devastated about a situation but do not assume this predicts what will happen. And do not think that value and success lie in a desired outcome; do what you believe in because it matters to you and your sense of humanity. Hope entails a commitment to finding many possibilities, even when it seems impossible to find one.