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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.

Posted on 23 November 2012 by philosiblog

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. – John Maxwell, also attributed to William Arthur Ward What does that mean? This is a fun quote, because it breaks the usual dichotomy … Continue reading →

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I’ve never seen a monument erected to a pessimist.

Posted on 4 September 2012 by philosiblog

I’ve never seen a monument erected to a pessimist. – Paul Harvey What does that mean? Have you ever heard someone introduced as “the world famous pessimist…” or anything similar? Nope, me neither. People are generally introduced as being upbeat, positive, … Continue reading →

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A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

Posted on 8 May 2012 by philosiblog

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. – Harry S Truman What does that mean? There are two kinds of people in the world, those who divide everything … Continue reading →

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