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    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.

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The pessimist is seldom an agitating individual. His creed breeds indifference to others, and he does not trouble himself to read more

The pessimist is seldom an agitating individual. His creed breeds indifference to others, and he does not trouble himself to thrust his views upon the unconvinced.

by Agnes Repplier Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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.

by Don Marquis Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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.

by Bernard De Voto Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.

I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.

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The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds.The pessimist fears it is true.

The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds.The pessimist fears it is true.

by Robert Oppenheimer Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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

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My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.

My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.

by Edmond Rostand Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the read more

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the human race is beneath their notice, that they're better than other human beings.

by James Baldwin Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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