"I'm very hopeful. I am very optimistic..." - Quote by John Lewis

“Without the Sisters of St. Joseph, I might not be standing here.”

“I believe in forgiveness; I believe in trying to work with people.”

“I think Dr. King would be pleased to see the number of elected officials of color - African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and progressive whites.”

“Fondly do we hope, ferverently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.”

“When it looks impossible and you are ready to quit, victory is near!”

“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.”

“This day is all that is good and fair. It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.”

“Every new day begins with possibilities.”

“I am the eternal optimist. I think that, over time, people respond to civility and -- and rational argument.”