But what is hope?

"But what is hope? Hope is a longing for a future condition over which we have no agency. That’s how we use the word in every day language. I don’t say, “Gosh, I hope I put my shoes on before I go outside.” I just do it. On the other hand, the next time I get on a plane I hope it doesn’t crash. After I get on the plane I have no agency."

-Derrick Jensen

(Via 'We Need To Stop This Culture Before it Kills Our planet' A conversation with Derrick Jensen)