I am optimistic and confident in all that I do. I affirm only the best for myself and others. I read more

I am optimistic and confident in all that I do. I affirm only the best for myself and others. I am the creator of my life and my world. I meet daily challenges gracefully and with complete confidence. I fill my mind with positive, nurturing, and healing thoughts.

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power

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.

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 faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

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

An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass read more

An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be

The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser - in case you thought optimism was dead.

The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser - in case you thought optimism was dead.

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will read more

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.