The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. He actively opposed the policies of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime during World War II. Bonhoeffer's theological writings and acts of resistance have made him an influential figure in the field of theology and a symbol of courage and moral integrity. His ideas on ethics, love, and faith continue to inspire people worldwide.