Pessimism Quotes · Page 13

remember to recognize the small successes that you will have. Don't let the brightness of that big goal blind you to what…

— Lucille Ball

Though nihilism has been relentlessly criticized for overemphasizing the dark side of human experience, it might be equally true that this overemphasis…

— John Marmysz

I'm a worrier. In the UK, if I'm known for anything, it's sort of for being cynical.

— Charlie Brooker

“Cynicism creates a numbness toward life. Cynicism begins with a wry assurance that everyone has an angle. Behind every silver lining is…

— Paul E. Miller

I'm not pessimistic, because poor people tend to bounce back. We've been through worse than this - working people been through worse…

— Cornel West

The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

— Oscar Wilde

“Why hadn’t he realized this before? Everyone knew that if you divided reality by expectation, you got a happiness quotient. But when…

— Jodi Picoult

Pessimist: One who has been intimately acquainted with an Optimist.

— Elbert Hubbard

A pessimist is a man who thinks everybody is as nasty as himself, and hates them for it.

— George Bernard Shaw

There is no power in cynicism. There is no forward thrust in cynicism.

— Jesse Jackson

A pessimist sees problems in opportunities whereas an optimist sees opportunities in problems.

— Winston Churchill

I never like to use those terms [like pessimistic].

— Frances Moore Lappé

Hope cherishes no illusions, nor does it yield to cynicism.

— James Keller

One of the more serious temptations which stifles boldness and zeal is a defeatism, which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists,…

— Pope Francis

Intellectuals are cynical and cynics have never built a cathedral.

— Henry A. Kissinger

“Keep shining bright, even when others try to dim your light. Their negativity is just a reflection of their own insecurities.”

— G.K. Dutta

“Don't promote negativity online and expect people to treat you with positivity in person.”

— Germany Kent

Optimism isn't funny unless you are laughing at the person, whereas extreme pessimism is extremely funny. It's exaggeration.

— Steve Toltz

Habits of pessimism lead to depression, wither achievement, and undermine physical health. The good news is that pessimism can be unlearned, and…

— Martin Seligman

“Once upon a time, we were cynics facing the world alone. Our story changed into two warrior cynics facing the world together.…

— Monica Murphy

“When you can’t understand the negativity, doubt, or lack of support directed at you just remember this. They are not looking at…

— Carl Henegan

I never considered myself a lucky person. I'm the most extraordinary pessimist. I truly am.

— Christopher Nolan

I think I'm a realist. Which people who don't like me consider to be pessimism. It isn't pessimism at all. If I…

— Steven Morrissey

“He lived out his whole life as an anthem to the pleasures of a bad mood.”

— Pat Conroy

“There is a misconception of tragedy with which I have been struck in review after review, and in many conversations with writers…

— Arthur Miller