an exceptional degree, has been exceedingly unsuccessful
in convincing other nations of its sincerity in providing
them the hope-and, often to a substantial extent, the
means-of attaining their national ambitions through their
friendship with us. We need-desperately need-to do much
better. Not by squandering our resources, but by estab-
lishing our credibility. Our nation needs to prove, not only
its sincerity, but its ability to help fulfill the HOPE, the
aspirations, of friendly nations.
And finally, what happens to a nation which
loses HOPE? The same thing which happens to individ-
uals and groups. Frustration! And frustration is a principal
cause of aggression (see Chapter 12: "Frustration Causes
Aggression"). If we are going to have less aggression-by
nations, groups or individuals-then we are going to have
to replace frustration with HOPEI
You can start ... in your own life... and in
your own way ... by using the magic of HOPE ... nowl