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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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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?

by Robert Mallett Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will

I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will

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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.

by Don Marquis Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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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.

by George Bernard Shaw Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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I am not a pessimist; to perceive evil where it exists is, in my opinion, a form of optimism.

I am not a pessimist; to perceive evil where it exists is, in my opinion, a form of optimism.

by Roberto Rossellini Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.

There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.

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

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

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