John Hope Bryant Quote of the Day by John Hope Bryant | Mar 15, 2016 | Bryant Quotes & Bryantisms, Financial Literacy, HOPE Project 5117, HOW THE POOR CAN SAVE CAPITALISM Book, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE, Silver Rights “Half of all poverty in the world is low self esteem, and lack of confidence in yourself.” John Hope Bryant, speaking before students and faculty at Clark Atlanta University.