Quotes about Optimism

Contentment comes from having a positive attitude. It means: • Expecting the best in everything—not the worst • Remaining upbeat—even when you get beat up • Seeing solutions in every problem—not problems in every solution • Believing in yourself—even when others believe you've failed • Holding on to hope—even when others say it's hopeless

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

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

People with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems. Just about anybody can see problems.

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.

You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.

You know that your attitude capacity has increased when your attitude is remaining positive even as your difficulties rise.

I will never surrender to discouragement or despair no matter what seeming obstacles may confront me.

I have found this to be true. Someone once asked me why he should adopt an abundance mentality, and he was surprised by my answer. I told him that if you believe in abundance, that's what life gives you. If you believe in scarcity, then that's what you get.

How do you cultivate optimism? By learning the secret of contentment. If you can learn that, then no matter what happens to you, you can weather the storm and build on the good you find in any situation.

It's about attitude.