We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again. If difficulties arise, we must put forth new exertion and proportion our efforts to the exigencies of the times.” – George Washington

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.” – Jeremy Taylor

“Now, God be praised, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.” – William Shakespeare

“In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.” – Williams McKinley

“What we call despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope.” – George Eliot

“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.” – Lucille Ball