Pope St. Pius X wrote, “Hope has been the sole companion of my life, the greatest aid in doubts, the strongest assistance in my weakness; hope, but not the hope in men, such as is thought to bring greater happiness and instead brings greater disaster, but hope in Christ, supported by the celestial promise that he will strengthen the weakest of men with a greatness of soul and divine help.” 

Experience taught this pope, as it teaches many of us, that there is a certain faith we may put in others, that they will try their best to be loving, just, honest and loyal. But to expect that they will never falter would be to put our hearts under the knives of their frailties and endure an avoidable wound. Love others, but put your hope in God. It is an assurance that your heart will remain whole.