Optimism Quotes

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Half a century ago, Ronald Reagan, the man whose relentless optimism inspired me to enter politics, famously said that he didn't leave the Democratic Party;… — Charlie Crist
I've always been sceptical about the notion that the market is a person you can engage in an argument with, and that that person is… — Joseph Stiglitz
What's great about the geek spirit is that life never seems to stop us, and they never seem to kill our enthusiasm, our optimism and… — Paul Feig
Optimism can be relearnt. — Marian Keyes
With despair, true optimism begins: the optimism of the man who expects nothing, who knows he has no rights and nothing coming to him, who… — Jean-Paul Sartre
Many of the most successful men I have known have never grown up. Youthfulness of spirit is the twin brother of optimism... Resist growing up! — B. C. Forbes
When you hit bottom, the only place left to go is up. — Tim Walters
I think our animals are angels, earth-angels, pointing out for us the steadfast path of love, loyalty, optimism, faith, joy, hope. They teach us everything… — Sophy Burnham
There is a fine line between optimism and delusion. I cross it often. — Hal Elrod
L]iberalism holds that the resources (divine and human) that are available for the achievement of meaningful change justify an attitude of ultimate optimism — James Luther Adams
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays And confident tomorrows. — William Wordsworth
Surround yourself with optimistic people. — Zig Ziglar
President Reagan fueled the spirit of America. His smile, his optimism, his total belief in the ultimate triumph of democracy and freedom, and his willingness… — Colin Powell
I'm a pessimist about probabilities; I'm an optimist about possibilities. — Lewis Mumford
David Cameron's message of change, optimism and hope is in tune with what Britain wants today — Francis Maude
Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. — Harvey Mackay
The courage to work with ourselves comes as basic trust in ourselves, as a sort of fundamental optimism. — Chogyam Trungpa
I'm a confirmed negaholic. I don't just see a glass that's half full and call it half-empty; I see a glass that's completely full and… — Peter McWilliams
Positive wish: 'The sun will come out tomorrow.' Negative reality: 'Yeah, and it will flash brand-new daylight on the same old mess unless something is… — Bobby Knight
One of the major biases in risky decision making is optimism. Optimism is a source of high-risk thinking. — Daniel Kahneman

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