We are optimistic, but we are optimistic in a cautious…

I'm very optimistic, but I'm optimistic about individuals, not institutions.

— Heather Brooke

I am optimistic. I have to be optimistic.

— Nat Hentoff

When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic,…

— John Lewis

“We are wise to be cautious, but I suggest we prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”

— Orson Scott Card

The coward regards himself as cautious, the miser as thrifty.

— Publilius Syrus

The more a race is governed by its passions, the less it has acquired the habit of cautious and reasoned argument, the more intense…

— Stendhal

We old roosters must be cautious. Don't try to outwit your arteries.

— S. J. Perelman

Americans want a strong military but one that is extremely cautious about getting involved in war.

— Mollie Hemingway

Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that something is more important than fear; The brave may not live forever…

— Meg Cabot

While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God…

— George Washington

Fear and caution are two different things. Be cautious - be conscious - but do not be fearful. Fear only paralyzes, while consciousness mobilizes.…

— Neale Donald Walsch

When you jump across a canyon, cautious small steps and vacillation won't work. Sometimes you just have to go for it.

— Rick Warren

I'm pretty cautious and not very athletic, so I've only had really dumb injuries, like sprained ankles and allergic reactions. I did have to…

— Mara Wilson

Having an eating disorder doesn't show ‘strength.’ Strength is when are able to overcome your demons after being sick and tired for so long.…

— Demi Lovato

When I became successful, I put up a caution. I didn't think it was fair to have the shadow of that kind of success…

— Robert Redford