You May Also Like / View all maxioms
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?
A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an read more
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.
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.
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power
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.
I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.
I doubt anyone will ever see -- anywhere -- a memorial to a pessimist.
Pessimists are usually kind. The gay, bubbling over, have to time for the pitiful.
Pessimists are usually kind. The gay, bubbling over, have to time for the pitiful.
No good deed goes unpunished.
No good deed goes unpunished.
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
