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Pessimism never won any battle.
Pessimism never won any battle.
The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose
The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose
If we see light at the end of the tunnel, it the light of the oncoming train.
If we see light at the end of the tunnel, it the light of the oncoming train.
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, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
A pessimist is a person who has had to listen to too many optimists.
A pessimist is a person who has had to listen to too many optimists.
No good deed goes unpunished.
No good deed goes unpunished.
A pessimist is a man who thinks everybody is as nasty as himself.
A pessimist is a man who thinks everybody is as nasty as himself.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.