"Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope." ― Ambrose Bierce Topic(s): Hope More From Ambrose Bierce "Learning, n. The kind of ignorance distinguishing the studious." "The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling." "Land: A part of the earth’s surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure." More In Hope "In an election, one needs both hope and audacity."― Francois Hollande "Fear is a very explosive emotion, but it has a short life span. It’s the sprint. The marathon is hope."― Mike Huckabee "Chemistry is not anything an executive producer or writer can orchestrate or plan; you just hope for it."― David E. Kelley