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    A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all - he's walking on them.

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No good deed goes unpunished.

No good deed goes unpunished.

by Clare Boothe Luce Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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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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.

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The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.

The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.

by George F. Will Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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.

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Pessimism never won any battle.

Pessimism never won any battle.

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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.

by Thomas Hardy Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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In the long run, the pessimist may be proven right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.

In the long run, the pessimist may be proven right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.

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A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for fear he'll feel worse when he feels better.

A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for fear he'll feel worse when he feels better.

by Jack Cleary Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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