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Optimist: a proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
Optimist: a proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
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.
The basis for optimism is sheer terror.
The basis for optimism is sheer terror.
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 is a man who has never had much experience.
An optimist is a man who has never had much experience.
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.
What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise
What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
