Believe Quote by Vladimir Bukovsky

“The pessimist is the man who believes things couldn't possibly be worse, to which the optimist replies: 'Oh yes they could!'” quote by Vladimir Bukovsky — Download Open image

“The pessimist is the man who believes things couldn't possibly be worse, to which the optimist replies: 'Oh yes they could!'”

Vladimir Bukovsky

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