“Oh man. If I had magic powers... I would hope that I would use them for good. I think I would. But I would do something pretty trivial like making traffic disappear.”

“Hope founded upon a human being, a man-made philosophy or any institution is always misplaced... because these things are unreliable and fleeting.”

“I've had nine of my books adapted to film, and almost all were enjoyable. I've been very lucky with Hollywood, and look forward to more movies being adapted. But I don't get involved in that process. I know nothing about making movies and I stay away from it and hope for the best.”

“Never deprive someone of hope it might be all they have.”

“Depression can seem worse than terminal cancer, because most cancer patients feel loved and they have hope and self-esteem.”

“Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life.”

“I wish you a tolerable Thursday. That's all any of us can hope for.”

“I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.”

“The Middle East is hopeful. There's hope there.”