"This is a pleasant surprise, Archie. I would not have believed it. That of course is the advantage of being a pessimist;..."

"So why do I feel hopeful? Partly, because I’m obstinate. I just won’t give in. But it’s partly also because we can..."

"Hope" is the thing with feathers — That perches in the soul — And sings the tune without the words — And never sto..."