The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn.”

Legolas said this just before they learned that Minas Tirith was burning. It's hard to see hope when all is dark. But hope we must not lose. As Carnegie wrote in his memoir: 'All is well until the stroke falls, and even then nine times out of ten it is not so bad as anticipated. A wise man is the confirmed optimist.'