Optimism is the opium of the people.

Optimism is the opium of the people.

The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our read more

The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.

You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures.

You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures.

So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains.

So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains.

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

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.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.

Optimist: Day-dreamer more elegantly spelled

Optimist: Day-dreamer more elegantly spelled

I happen to feel that the degree of a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting attitudes read more

I happen to feel that the degree of a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting attitudes she can bring to bear on the same topic.