Quotes by Pessimism PESSIMISM- philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. Ambrose Bierce pessimism hope philosophy I see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or warrants pessimism. Andrew Mellon pessimism situation depression I really like dark music and darkness in general and cynicism and pessimism and negativity because it allows you to create an even bigger contrast. Andrew W.K. pessimism negativity dark Pessimism of the spirit; optimism of the will. Antonio Gramsci pessimism optimism spirit Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism. Arnold Bennett pessimism pessimist optimism There is a misconception of tragedy with which I have been struck in review after review, and in many conversations with writers and readers alike. It is the idea that tragedy is of necessity allied to pessimism. Arthur Miller pessimism tragedy ideas The bad thing about all religions is that, instead of being able to confess their allegorical nature, they have to conceal it. Arthur Schopenhauer pessimism bad-things able Intellect is invisible to the man who has none. Arthur Schopenhauer pessimism men war Noise is the most impertinent of all forms of interruption. It is not only an interruption, but also a disruption of thought. Arthur Schopenhauer pessimism form noise Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect. Arthur Schopenhauer stubbornness pessimism philosophical The fundament upon which all our knowledge and learning rests is the inexplicable. Arthur Schopenhauer inexplicable pessimism mystery Every human perfection is allied to a defect into which it threatens to pass, but it is also true that every defect is allied to a perfection. Arthur Schopenhauer defects pessimism perfection Reason is feminine in nature; it can only give after it has received. Arthur Schopenhauer pessimism reason giving This actual world of what is knowable, in which we are and which is in us, remains both the material and the limit of our consideration. Arthur Schopenhauer pessimism limits world Perhaps it's my natural pessimism, but it seems that an awfully large part of travel these days is to see things while you still can. Bill Bryson pessimism memorable travel Stop moping, sule," galladon said with a grunt."It doesn't suit you-it takes a fine sense of pessimism to brood with any sort of respectability. Brandon Sanderson pessimism suits-you said I don't believe in pessimism. Clint Eastwood pessimism positive believe Hope transforms pessimism into optimism. Hope is invincible. Daisaku Ikeda pessimism hopeful optimism I say, choose faith. Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism. Dallin H. Oaks pessimism unseen doubt Success requires enough optimism to provide hope and enough pessimism to prevent complacency. David Myers pessimism complacency optimism 12345»
