Optimism is an alienated form of faith, pessimism an alienated form of despair. If one truly responds to man and his future,… — Erich Fromm Copy Share Image
Sometimes, I'm afraid to be happy because every time I'm happy, something goes wrong, and hurts me. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Pessimists are usually kind. The gay, bubbling over, have no time for the pitiful. — Sean O Faolain Copy Share Image
The worst person to be around is the one who complains about everything and appreciates nothing. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room others by leaving the room.… — William Arthur Ward Copy Share Image
“Cynics have observed that those who have benefited the most from “progress”—the citizens of the First World—are the people most inclined to… — Lawrence H. Keeley Copy Share Image
I hate being around depressing, pessimistic people...Ugh, stop complaining, smile and get over it. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Rejoice in the prosperity of others. When you feel contemptuous, or even a twinge of jealousy, toward the accomplishments or life-styles of… — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
Cynicism was a school in Greece - the Cynics. Diogenes is a famous Cynic. There was a strong belief in nihilism and… — Oliver Stone Copy Share Image
Sometimes it's not the optimist you need, but another pessimist to walk beside you and know, absolutely know, that the sound in… — Laurell K. Hamilton Copy Share Image
I've always been sceptical about the notion that the market is a person you can engage in an argument with, and that… — Joseph Stiglitz Copy Share Image
Life is short and truth works far and lives long: let us speak the truth. — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
I have been judged to be a pessimist but what abyss of ignorance and low egoism is not hidden in one who… — Eugenio Montale Copy Share Image
Whatever pretended pessimists in search of notoriety may say, most people are naturally kind, at heart. — James Branch Cabell Copy Share Image
“There are moments when everything goes well; don't be frightened, it won't last.” — Jules Renard Copy Share Image
“Human Nature "One Looks Negativity to Improve Him/Her & Other Looks Their Negativity To Proof That I am A Fool” — Er Sachin Masand Copy Share Image
Walt had a marvelous intuition. And because he understood people very well, liked them and had great respect for people, there was… — John Hench Copy Share Image
The prophet who fails to present a bearable alternative and yet preaches doom is part of the trap that he postulates. — Margaret Mead Copy Share Image
“Doesn’t this make you sad, Ferdinand?” He shrugged his shoulders. “Cynical, if you like. One is sad when one thinks about life—cynical… — Erich Maria Remarque Copy Share Image
Life is a gift for an optimist, punishment for a pessimist, and an opportunity for an opportunist — 5h45hvut Copy Share Image
To be happy, you first must declare it with your mouth and then have the courage to express it without respect to… — Terry Mark Copy Share Image
“All the top sellers I know possess a unique balance of positivity and negativity. They’re always optimistic about the ultimate outcomes, but… — Jill Konrath Copy Share Image
