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Optimism Quote by James Gunn

“Science fiction always has had strains of pessimism and optimism weaving through its historical development, sometimes one dominating and then the other, usually depending on the state of the world.” quote by James Gunn — Download Open image

“Science fiction always has had strains of pessimism and optimism weaving through its historical development, sometimes one dominating and then the other, usually depending on the state of the world.”

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“Hope is not mere optimism; rather, it is moving forward in anticipation of redemption in spite of the improbability of rescue.”

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The still youthful energies of the globe have only to be directed in their proper channel.

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I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.

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“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, focus your energy on what you can create.”

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