Hope Desmond Tutu In 2001 an interviewer asked Desmond Tutu – “How do you remain optimistic in the light of all the problems in South Africa?”. Desmond Tutu replied – “I am not an optimist, I have hope, I think that is far better.” Trevor Pearce – Community Transformation Consultation Swanwick Nov 2002 Previous Hope Shines Brightest Newer Smart