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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
For myself I am an optimist--it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
For myself I am an optimist--it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise
What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. read more
Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. A "you can do it" when things are tough.
The waves were dead; the tides were in their grave,
The Moon, their Mistress, had expired before;
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The waves were dead; the tides were in their grave,
The Moon, their Mistress, had expired before;
The winds were wither'd in the stagnant air,
And the clouds perish'd; darkness had no need
Of aid from them--she was the Universe.
The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose
The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose
Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your weaknesses... read more
Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your weaknesses... on your powers, instead of your problems.
The charm dissolves apace;
And as the morning steals upon the night,
Melting the darkness, so their read more
The charm dissolves apace;
And as the morning steals upon the night,
Melting the darkness, so their rising senses
Begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle
Their clearer reason.