“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.” 
― Roopleen

“Annabeth,” he said hesitantly, “in New Rome, demigods can live their whole lives in peace.”  Her expression turned guarded. “Reyna explained it to me. But, Percy, you belong at Camp Half-Blood. That other life—”
“I know,” Percy said. “But while I was there, I saw so many demigods living without fear: kids going to college, couples getting married and raising families. There’s nothing like that at Camp Half-Blood. I kept thinking about you and me…and maybe someday when this war with the giants is over…” It was hard to tell in the golden light, but he thought Annabeth was blushing. “Oh,” she said… “I’m sorry,” he said. “I just…I had to think of that to keep going. To give me hope. Forget I mentioned—” “No!” she said. “Gods, Percy, that’s so sweet.” 
― Rick Riordan

“We need hope, or else we cannot endure.” 
― Sarah J. Maas

“Ask yourself these three questions, Tatiana Metanova, and you will know who you are. Ask: What do believe in? What do you hope for? What do you love?” 
― Paullina Simons

“Hope is not about proving anything. It's about choosing to believe this one thing, that love is bigger than any grim, bleak shit anyone can throw at us.” 
― Anne Lamott

“Do not lose hope — what you seek will be found. Trust ghosts. Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn. Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story.” 
― Neil Gaiman

“Look. I have a strategy. Why expect anything? If you don’t expect anything, you don’t get disappointed.” 
― Patricia McCormick

“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.” 
― Gore Vidal