“We should not look back—

unless it is to derive useful lessons

from past errors. . .”

—George Washington

“Never be afraid—

to raise your voice—

for honesty, and truth, and compassion—

against injustice, and lying, and greed. . .”

—William Faulkner

“All human wisdom—

is contained

in these two words—

WAIT—

and

HOPE. . .”

—Alexandre Dumas

“The Count of Monte Cristo”

“All the tools, techniques, and technology

in the world are nothing—

without the head, heart, and hands

to use them wisely, kindly, and mindfully. . .”

—Rasheed Ogunlaru

“To live—

is the rarest thing in the world—

Most people exist—

that is all. . .”

—Oscar Wilde

“All of us

become discouraged—

tempted to say ‘this is the end’—

the finish—

But life—

it goes on—

It always has—

It always will—

Don’t forget that. . .”

—Robert Frost

“Optimism—

is the faith that leads to achievement—

Nothing can be done

without hope—

and confidence. . .”

—Helen Keller

While there’s life—

there’s hope. . .”

—Marcus Tullius Cicero

Life is short—

and you should be grateful—

for every moment that you have. . .”

—Mac (“Hope at Christmas”)

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Crown Media Productions

Based on the novel by Nancy Naigle

“So take a moment—

to think about where you’ve been—

where you are—

and where you could be—

and don’t be afraid—

Change is inevitable—

Change is how we grow. . .”

—Lauren’s Dad (“Christmas Town”)

TCT Productions

Hallmark Channel Productions

Lighthouse Pictures

Beth Crossbard Productions

Craig Anderson Production