To cultivate hope, people need three things, Zaki said: They first need to be able to envision a better future, either ...

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

Imagine that you’ve just submitted an application for something important to you: Perhaps it was a dream job, the perfect apartment, or an academic program you’re passionate about. As you’re waiting ...

We believe in the transformational power of a Hope College education. We also believe that a student’s financial situation should never be a barrier to that experience. Hope Forward is an innovative ...

We’ve all heard it a thousand times before: “Hope is not a strategy.” It is a maxim that has become axiomatic, and while it is undoubtedly true in its literal sense, accepting it at face value often ...

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...

Hope is the one thing that can help us get through the darkest of times. If you’re going through difficulty or need guidance in your next phase of life, these inspirational quotes are worth a read.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Hollywood legends and real life. Bob Hope — “the most honored entertainer” ever, according to the Guinness Book of ...