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In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.
In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.
The basis for optimism is sheer terror.
The basis for optimism is sheer terror.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will
I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.
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.
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.
Smile when it hurts most.
Smile when it hurts most.
The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.
The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.