Quotes About Pessimism

The evidence shows you that two things have been true throughout mankind's history: One, things always get better. Two, people always think they're getting worse.

I wrote to my son. 'Be a pessimist,' I advised Joseph on his first birthday on 21 November. 'It is the safest, most pragmatic way to be. Being an optimist may enrich the lives of others (with good cheer and smiling), but it leads you unaware to danger.

You know, that's one of the ten thousand things I love about you. You're always looking for the good in people.' 'And you're always looking for the bad?' 'That's what twenty years of being a copper does for you.

Know the definition of a pessimist?' Branson shook his head. 'It's an optimist with experience.