We are never present with, but always beyond ourselves; fear, desire, hope, still push us on toward the future. — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
“He lived out his whole life as an anthem to the pleasures of a bad mood.” — Pat Conroy Copy Share Image
Anyone who does not understand the utter cynicism of politics does not understand politics. — Thomas Sowell Copy Share Image
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The man who is a pessimist before 48 knows too much; if he is an optimist after it he knows too little.”… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“Be aware of negativity but do not let it take root in the sinews of your creative spirit.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists. — Benjamin Graham Copy Share Image
Pessimism, she is a fond friend of yours, yes?" - That's uncalled for. I barely know her. Mere acquaintances, at best. — Robert Jordan Copy Share Image
Habits of pessimism lead to depression, wither achievement, and undermine physical health. The good news is that pessimism can be unlearned, and… — Martin Seligman Copy Share Image
Over-thinking ruins you, ruins the situation, twists things around, makes you worry and makes everything worse than it actually is. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Procrastination. Out of a perspective of pessimism, a person often delays “trying.” Since he sees no value in completion that doesn’t include… — Andy Core Copy Share Image
I get the feeling that my songs aren't that dark. There is a cynicism but humour also - it's not depression upon… — Stromae Copy Share Image
Don't let negativity affect your vision. A lot of people have said harsh things, but I don't let it affect me. If… — Nicole Polizzi Copy Share Image
Trying to prove yourself to cynics is an absolute waste of your time. Making time with people who care about you is… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“A certain cynicism, born of the life she has led; a streak of strange wisdom; the wistfulness behind the gaiety; sometimes fear;… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Now, it’s always easier to do something negative than it is to do something positive. That’s because negativity is driven by instinct.… — Eric Pepin Copy Share Image
Being a pessimist is just such a gloomy way of looking at things, so I have to hope for the best -… — Bill Bryson Copy Share Image
The difference between a pessimistic and an optimistic mind is of such controlling importance in regard to every intellectual function, and especially… — Charles Sanders Peirce Copy Share Image
“What is truth?" Sometimes people ask this question because they wish to do nothing. Generic cynicism makes us feel hip and alternative… — Timothy Snyder Copy Share Image
“Some change their philosophy of life with every book they read: one book sells them on Freud, the next on Marx; materialists… — Fulton J. Sheen Copy Share Image
It struck me that the chief obstacle to marital contentment was this perpetual gulf between the well-founded, commendable pessimism of women and… — Michael Chabon Copy Share Image
Dark times have come, but in spite of this we have not yet reached a twilight of the gods and even today… — Guido von List Copy Share Image
We hardly need to be reminded that we are living in an age of confusion - a lot of us have traded… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share Image
“Apparently, now and again adults take the time to sit down and contemplate what a disaster their life is. They complain without… — Muriel Barbery Copy Share Image
Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are… — Stephen Colbert Copy Share Image
“To love your weakness, negativity and darkness is to accept half of who you are.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
“How many pessimists does it take to change a lightbulb? Never mind. Nobody would get the joke anyway.” — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
I like to keep my world positive. There's enough negativity kicking around. — Jim Root Copy Share Image
There’s so much negativity in the world and what you only need to hear is all the love. — Miley Cyrus Copy Share Image
Every child is in a way a genius; and every genius is in a way a child. — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
Some of my cronies call me a pessimist and a decadent, but there is always a background of faith behind resignation. — Isaac Bashevis Singer Copy Share Image
Surround yourself with positive people and situations, and avoid negativity. — Doreen Virtue Copy Share Image
Cynicism is that blackguard defect of vision which compels us to see the world as it is, instead of as it should… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
Reason is feminine in nature; it can only give after it has received. — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
“If a work has started with negativity from the beginning, it ends negatively.” — Kamaran Ihsan Salih Copy Share Image
an optimist is the man who looks after your eyes, and the pessimist the person who looks after your feet. — Ada Leverson Copy Share Image
It is hurtful to read things which are not true. I am learning to focus only on my work and not pay… — Kapil Sharma Copy Share Image
“An apology is usually a disguised request for a key to the cage of guilt or regret.” — @Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
