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To Be Hopeful

September 11th, 2012

Poppy Bud – Tony Hisgett

To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… And if we do act, in however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory. –  Howard Zinn

2 Responses to “To Be Hopeful”

  1. I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright
    Henry David Thoreau

    What a wonderful, inspiring photo!

    Rooted in the earth and full of promise
    Flower, tree, fauna
    Earth, Air, Fire and Water!

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