Hope is a meaningless word that people throw around so they can feel better about lying to people about the odds. "If you just hope enough, you'll get through." Nothing replaces hard work. Prayers go unanswered and hope is just what the desperate us so the don't have to blame their lack of initiative and ambition.

[ He's quite sour about this conversation. ]

You're not keeping anyone safe. You're keeping them blind so you can feel good about protecting them, whether you believe that or not.