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Quotes About Optimism

Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances.
~ J. Donald Walters
I'm not as optimistic as Gene Roddenberry was. I fall somewhere in the middle. But as a romantic, I like to think things are going to get bigger rather than worse.
~ J. J. Abrams
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
~ J. K. Rowling
Happiness can be found in even the Darkest of places. If only one remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbledore
~ Unknown
As long as the sun's shining, shit can't be that bad.
~ J. Lynn
Never be on the bear side but on the bull side when the United States is in question.
~ J. P. Morgan
Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.
~ J. P. Morgan
Keep your flame lit, and you will never feel darkness.
~ J. Parker
Poetry is the tunnel at the end of the light.
~ J. Patrick Lewis
In this hour, I do not believe that any darkness will endure.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
The optimist thinks that this is the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist knows it.
~ J. Robert Oppenheimer
The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true.
~ J. Robert Oppenheimer
Never measure the height of a mountain, until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.
~ Dag Hammarskjold
For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes.
~ Unknown
in hard times hope itself is a discipline because we have to work on it every day but I also think if we don't find hope as a discipline it is a self-fulfilling problem
~ Dahlia Lithwick
Even if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
Become like the sun. If you do so, all darkness will be dispelled. No matter what happens, live confidently with the conviction that you, yourself are the "sun." Of course, in life there are sunny days and cloudy days. But even on cloudy days, the sun is still there. Even when you are suffering, it is vital that you strive to keep the sun shining brightly in your heart.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
Human beings are inherently endowed with the power to bring out the best possible results from the worst possible circumstances.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
Salute to the Smiling Faces of the 21st Century.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some!
~ Daisaku Ikeda
If you're always thinking pessimistic thoughts, pessimism will taint your mind. You will never be able to be happy.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
Life is as beautiful as a daisy :)
~ Unknown