"Hope is not a door, but a sense that there might be a door at some point, some way out of the problems of the present moment even before that way is found or followed."
"Humility requires us to acknowledge that no matter how damningly certain the future may seem, it remains fundamentally unknowable. That's where hope begins."
"Our world has changed more than almost anyone imagined, in ways both wonderful and terrible, often in ways no one anticipated, and the sheer profundity of change in the past guarantees that this change will continue."
Rebecca Solnit's Hope in the Dark emphasizes resilience and solidarity in the face of challenges. It highlights the importance of hope as a guiding force, suggesting that while the future is uncertain, it is essential to keep moving forward. Solnit's new book, The Beginning Comes After the End, continues this theme, focusing on the significant progress made in various social justice areas. She argues that acknowledging past gains can inspire continued efforts for change, reinforcing the idea that stability is not guaranteed, but active participation in change is possible.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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