Optimism Quotes

Collection of phrases and quotes about optimism.

Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende

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Selective memory to remember the good, logical prudence to not ruin the present, and challenging optimism to face the future.

Anonymous

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The optimist always has a project; the pessimist, an excuse.

John Baines

John Baines

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The first step to solving problems is optimism. Just believing that something can be done is already halfway there and victory is very close.

Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

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Optimism is the belief that everything is beautiful.

James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell

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The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; the pessimist fears that it is true.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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The optimist believes in others, and the pessimist only believes in himself.

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

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An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity, a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

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I am optimistic. It doesn't seem very useful to be anything else.

William James

William James

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Pessimism leads to weakness; optimism to power.

Helen Keller

Helen Keller

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Keep your face towards the sunshine and you won't see the shadow

Helen Keller

Helen Keller

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Optimism is the faith that leads to success. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.