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Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom.
Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
No good deed goes unpunished.
No good deed goes unpunished.
I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.
I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.
Pessimists are usually kind. The gay, bubbling over, have to time for the pitiful.
Pessimists are usually kind. The gay, bubbling over, have to time for the pitiful.
How many pessimists end up by desiring the things they fear, in order to prove that they are right?
How many pessimists end up by desiring the things they fear, in order to prove that they are right?
Pessimism is, in brief, playing the sure game. You cannot lose at it; you may gain. It is the only read more
Pessimism is, in brief, playing the sure game. You cannot lose at it; you may gain. It is the only view of life in which you can never be disappointed. Having reckoned what to do in the worst possible circumstances, when better arise, as they may, life becomes child's play.
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come.
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come.
