Quotes about Optimism
For it is often to be observed of the shallower men, that they are the very last to despond. It is the glory of the bladder that nothing can sink it; it is the reproach of a box of treasure, that once overboard it must drown
— Herman Melville
What was sad in the world he did not superficially gainsay; what was glad in it he did not cynically slur; and all which was to him personally enjoyable, he gratefully took to his heart.
— Herman Melville
there was yet, it then seemed to me, many a pleasant haven in store; and meads and glades so eternally vernal, that the grass shot up by the spring, untrodden, unwilted, remains at midsummer.
— Herman Melville
Everywhere I go I find that people... both leaders and individuals... are asking one basic question, 'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same, 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.'
— Billy Graham
The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you.
— Will Rogers
To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Any day above ground is a good day. Before you complain about anything, be thankful for your life and the things that are still going well.
— Germany Kent
No matter what happens, no matter how far you seem to be away from where you want to be, never stop believing that you will somehow make it.
— Les Brown
Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.
— Anne Frank
There are grounds for cautious optimism that we may now be near the end ofthe search for the ultimate laws of nature.
— Stephen Hawking
Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.
— Stephen Covey
Let's go invent tomorrow instead of worrying about what happened yesterday.
— Steve Jobs