Friday Pessimistic Optimism


Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. -Helen Keller

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. -William Arthur Ward

Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole! -Oscar Wilde

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. -Maria Robinson

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

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. -William James

Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again. -Alex Tan

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. -Winston Churchill

2 comments:

  1. An early AM post -- are you up early or going to be late?

    LIked this one a lot: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. How true!

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  2. I also liked this saying the most, "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

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