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“Oh, yes," nodded Pollyanna, emphatically. He [her father] said he felt better right away, that first day he thought to count 'em. He said if God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times [in the Bible] to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it - SOME.” quote by Anonymous
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“Oh, yes," nodded Pollyanna, emphatically. He [her father] said he felt better right away, that first day he thought to count 'em. He said if God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times [in the Bible] to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it - SOME.”

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About This Quote

Source Novel: Pollyanna, 1913

Optimism is portrayed as a divine command to rejoice despite hardships.

In simple terms: Joyful optimism is a spiritual duty.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude daily.

Themes

optimism faith resilience

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude
  • stress coping
  • community support
  • mental health

Key Concepts

positive psychology spiritual duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can gratitude coexist with addressing pain?
  • When is optimism harmful?
A Different Perspective

Optimism may ignore real problems.

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