Pessimism Quotes

Look, I'd consider myself a realist, alright? But in philosophical terms, I'm what's called a pessimist.

— I'd like to start with some simple word associations. Just tell me the first word that pops into your head. For example, I might say "Day" and you might say...
— Wasted.

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Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole!

No Life. No Hope. No Future.

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Daria

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. So I elect for neither label.

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James Branch Cabell

Optimism

For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic.

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Optimism

"I hope to-morrow will be a fine day, Lane.".
"It never is, sir."
"Lane, you're a perfect pessimist."
"I do my best to give satisfaction, sir."

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Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest

Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.

No matter what the future holds, ultimately it will be a disappointment.

Life? Don't talk to me about life.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

android Marvin

Depression

There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.

Such is the influence which the condition of our own thoughts, exercise, even over the appearance of external objects.
Men who look on nature, and their fellow-men, and cry that all is dark and gloomy, are in the right; but the sombre colours are reflections from their own jaundiced eyes and hearts.
The real hues are delicate, and need a clearer vision.

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