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Hope

August 18, 2019 by admin

“One cannot overemphasize hope because the only alternative is despair… better to die in hope than to live in despair”

– Peter Kreeft

Definition:

  • The desire of something together with the expectation of achieving it (New Advent)
  • To expect with confidence (MW)
  • A reason to get out of bed in the morning (Catholiceducation)

Vices:

  • Deficit: Despair, a lack of belief in happiness

Example:

Reminding yourself of what matters when you feel tired and beat down by life
Related Virtues: Accepting, Cheerfulness, Confidence, Courage, Faith

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