Denial Quote by Jonathan Kellerman

“Optimism is denial for chumps with no life experience". "What's…” quote by Jonathan Kellerman — Download Open image

“Optimism is denial for chumps with no life experience". "What's pessimism?" I said. "Religion without God.”

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