Age Quote by Walter Brueggemann
“Hope requires a very careful symbolization. It must not be expressed too fully in the present tense because hope one can touch and handle is not likely to retain its promissory call to a new future. Hope expressed only in the present tense will no doubt be coopted by the managers of this age”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Hope, Walter Brueggemann, 1995
Hope must be framed as a future promise, not a present certainty, to preserve its motivating power.
In simple terms: Hope should point to future, not be fully present now.
Key Takeaway
Keep hope forward‑looking.
Themes
hope
future orientation
motivation
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- spiritual practice
- leadership vision
- social activism
Key Concepts
Theology
psychology
narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance present action with future hope?
- What present steps keep hope alive?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on future can cause neglect of present responsibilities.
