We must live with hope, yet we cannot live by hope. It is fine to hope for the best. Yet, that is not enough. We cannot just hope, we must take action.

It is sad how many things are tolerated in the hope that they will improve. Hoping for the best won't do anything. Working and taking action, with hope in your heart, will bring about results. That's a powerful combination. Hope works in your favor only as long as it is accompanied by action and commitment.

Hope cannot replace action. Do what needs to be done, hope or no hope. Hope for the best, and do everything in your power to make it happen. To me this is hope. Things will get better -- when you make them better.

Start each day with hope and maybe some coffee, then get busy working. Let your hope inspire you, rather than console you. Hope for the best, and then do whatever it takes.