Thus says James Keller, M.M.

Hope looks for the good in the people, instead of harping on the worst, hope opens the door for those who are in despair, hope discovers what can be done instead of grumbling about what cannot,
Hope draws its power from a deep trust in God and the basic goodness of human nature
Hope lights a candle instead of cursing the darkness
Hope regards problems small or large as opportunities
Hope cherishes no illusions nor does yield a cynicism
Hope sets big goals and is not frustrated by repeated difficulties or setbacks
Hope pushes ahead when it could be easy to quit
Hope puts up with modest gains realizing that the longest journey starts with one step
Hope accepts misunderstandings as the price of serving the greater good of the others
Hope is good loser because it has the divine assurance of final victory.

Yes, one who hopes never gives up, even in the hottest desert at times you find flowers and the bush amidst the rocky mountain. They say that the darkest cloud has a silver lining.