Optimist: a proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

Optimist: a proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

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 believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail.

I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail.

Optimism is the opium of the people.

Optimism is the opium of the people.

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.

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.

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.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities; an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities; an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

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

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