Certain Quote by Twyla Tharp

I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.

— Tom Hanks

Cynicism is a choice. Optimism is a better choice.

— Shonda Rhimes

Optimism is a choice. Cynicism isn't smarter - it's just safer.

— Jewel

Optimism is a political act. Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy for us to think nothing is going to get…

— Alex Steffen

Cynicism isn't smarter, it's only safer. There's nothing fluffy about optimism.

— Jewel

“Cynicism creates a numbness toward life. Cynicism begins with a wry assurance that everyone has an angle. Behind every silver lining is a cloud.…

— Paul E. Miller

Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.

— Brian Tracy

I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy.

— Patricia Ireland

Optimism is an alienated form of faith, pessimism an alienated form of despair.

— Erich Fromm

“A positive attitude will help you edge out cynicism and pessimism to restore hope and optimism.”

— Susan C. Young

Optimism is a cure for many things.

— Michael J. Fox

The only way to do my job without optimism would be as a cynic, and that's not my nature.

— Jon Snow