The basis for optimism is sheer terror.

The basis for optimism is sheer terror.

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

Few cases of eyestrain have been developed by looking on the bright side of things.

Few cases of eyestrain have been developed by looking on the bright side of things.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise

If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn't. read more

If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn't. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism.

When you have seven percent unemployed, you have ninety-three percent working.

When you have seven percent unemployed, you have ninety-three percent working.

I find nothing more depressing than optimism.

I find nothing more depressing than optimism.

An optimist is a guy who has never had much experience.

An optimist is a guy who has never had much experience.