Whether hope abounds in young men and drunkards?

❌ Objection 1 : It would seem that youth and drunkenness are not causes of hope. Because hope implies certainty and steadiness; so much so that it is compared to an anchor (Heb. 6:19). But young men and drunkards are wanting in steadiness; since their minds are easily changed. Therefore youth and drunkenness are not causes of hope.

❌ Objection 2 : Further, as stated above (Article [5]), the cause of hope is chiefly whatever increases one's power. But youth and drunkenness are united to weakness. Therefore they are not causes of hope.

❌ Objection 3 : Further, experience is a cause of hope, as stated above (Article [5]). But youth lacks experience. Therefore it is not a cause of hope.