Attitude Quote by Nhat Hanh

To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.

— Anonymous

There's nothing particularly wrong with being more pessimistic than optimistic. Optimism is broad-based, non-detail-oriented thinking; pessimism is detail-oriented thinking.

— David Rakoff

The difference between a pessimistic and an optimistic mind is of such controlling importance in regard to every intellectual function, and especially for the…

— Charles Sanders Peirce

Pessimism comes from the temperament, optimism from the will.

— Emile Chartier

First of all, Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor optimistic. If anything at all, it is realistic, for it takes a realistic view of life…

— Walpola Rahula

Some people argue against both optimism and pessimism in favor of so-called realistic thinking. They distrust optimism on the grounds that it causes us…

— Price Pritchett

My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.

— Edmond Rostand

My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of other pessimists.

— Jean Rostand

I am not a pessimist; to perceive evil where it exists is, in my opinion, a form of optimism

— Roberto Rossellini

When I do look at myself, I see someone who is fundamentally optimistic. Quite a lot of what I do in my television work…

— Gavin Esler

Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that…

— Martin Seligman

“You may find that you have been telling yourself that practicing optimism is a risk, as though, somehow, a positive attitude will invite disaster…

— Philippa Perry