1970s Quote by Pamela Druckerman

George W. Bush was president through some of the darkest days of our history and yet his optimism never waned. He is optimistic by…

— Mark McKinnon

I think Americans expect optimism in their leadership. The most popular and effective leaders, whether it was Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan or Jack…

— David Brooks

These days I wonder more and more why people are pessimistic when American history actually supports optimism.

— bell hooks

I wouldn't have run for office if I wasn't an optimistic person. I'm a realistic optimistic person, though.

— Sharice Davids

Realistic optimism allows us to experience the best until we have to deal with the worst ... which often, never comes.

— Bill Crawford

Donald Trump understands the anxiety and aspirations of the American people like no leader since Reagan.

— Mike Pence

Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.

— Jim Ramstad

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

— Jim Leach

No one has ever been able to convince me that optimism is not preferable to pessimism.

— Robert Mueller

Optimism is a tonic. Pessimism is poison. Admittedly, every businessman must be realistic. He must gather facts, analyze them candidly and strive to draw…

— B. C. Forbes

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

— Bob Iger

That is why every president since the Great Depression who came before the American people asking for a second term could look back at…

— Mitt Romney