Unlike cynicism, hopefulness is hard-earned, makes demands upon us, and can often feel like the most indefensible and lonely place on Earth. Hopefulness is not a neutral position — it is adversarial. It is the warrior emotion that can lay waste to cynicism.

• Nick Cave

When we mostly read, watch, and hear about the worst of people, it’s easy to believe they’re all that’s left. They are not.

Hat tip to Annie Mueller for originally sharing the full quote.