A Collection of Wise Words About Hope

When you visit the homepage for Peak View Behavioral Health, you will immediately encounter two of our most important goals: renewing balance and embracing hope.

In our experience, working toward improved mental health involves restoring a sense of balance in your life as well as holding on to hope for a brighter future.

In this blog post, we want to share a number of quotes from various folks who have had something to say about hope. Our hope is that these quotes might encourage and inspire you in your own mental health journey.

You can find the quotes about hope below (and many more besides) at BrainyQuote.com.

Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. — Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh was an important figure in the popularization of mindfulness practice. We wrote more about him—and about the advantages of making mindfulness a priority—in this previous blog post. In this quote, he reminds us that a spirit of hope can help us when we are facing challenges. It is the spark that can keep us moving forward even when it is hard to do so.

All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them. — Magic Johnson

We agree with basketball great Magic Johnson that hope is a wonderful resource for a child to have. In fact, we would go so far as to say that everyone—kids and adults alike—needs a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them. That’s a magic formula that can lead to great outcomes. 

(Want more quotes from athletes talking about mental health? You’re in luck! You can find them in this previous post.)

When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there. — Jim Henson

We can probably all agree that Jim Henson—creator of the Muppets—left the world a little better than he found it. That kind of hope is available to everyone. The way you make the world better might not involve creating beloved characters who entertain generations of fans across the world. It might just involve a steadfast commitment to being kind to others and to helping out where and when you can. 

(You can find more quotes from beloved creators—including Mr. Rogers and John Green—in this previous post.)

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. — Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu was a bishop and theologian from South Africa and lived through the difficult years when Black South Africans were grievously discriminated against by the white population of the country. Tutu, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, worked tirelessly to support the human rights of every individual—a task fueled by his commitment to hope. When you are facing darkness—perhaps darkness caused by the symptoms of a mental health disorder—hope can help you find your way toward the light.

(We offer up even more quotes, including one by another Nobel Peace Prize honoree, in this previous post.)

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. — Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was a smart guy—and easily one of the most famous scientists who has ever lived. His equation for a good life is less complicated than his best-known equation (E = mc2), but it still contains excellent ideas. Learning from the past, being present in the moment, and maintaining hope for the future are all good practices when it comes to supporting your mental well-being.

There is hope in dreams, imagination, and in the courage of those who wish to make those dreams a reality. — Jonas Salk

Dr. Jonas Salk was the developer of the polio vaccine, which was an incredibly important discovery for public health. No doubt his research was difficult and likely frustrating at times, but he kept in mind all of the people his work could help. As he noted in this quote, hope is supported by keeping your eye on your dreams, imagining what you can accomplish, and having the courage to do the work necessary to make your dreams and imagining real.

We Can Help. You Can Quote Us.

At Peak View Behavioral Health, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we provide personalized treatment for a range of mental health disorders. Compassion and empathy are at the heart of our practices as we see you through assessment, diagnosis, rapid stabilization, and ongoing care and support. As we have noted, Peak View is a place for renewing balance and embracing hope. 

If you are struggling with a mental health disorder, we hope you will give us the opportunity to help you make improvements to your mental well-being and maintain those gains over time. We are ready to get started whenever you are.