Optimistic Quotes

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The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. — Robertson Davies
An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out? — Rene Descartes
Introspection and preserved writings give us far more insight into the ways of past humans than we have into the ways of past dinosaurs. For… — Jared Diamond
I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. — Walt Disney
I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding. — Rita Dove
He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. — Albert Einstein
Pessimism never won any battle. — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Truth is, I'll never know all there is to know about you just as you will never know all there is to know about me.… — Tom Hanks
As long as you as an individual... can convince yourself that in order to move forward as best you can you have to be optimistic,… — Tom Hanks
It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves,… — Sydney J. Harris
There is no friend as loyal as a book. — Ernest Hemingway
At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. — Jean Houston
A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. — Elbert Hubbard
Optimism is a kind of heart stimulant - the digitalis of failure. — Elbert Hubbard
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. — Victor Hugo
A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in the will's freedom after it. — Aldous Huxley
I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet. — Steve Irwin
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. — William James
Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. — William James
Part of what makes America strong is our resilience, tenacity, innovation and our willingness to be optimistic about our future. I know that President Obama… — Valerie Jarrett

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