optimism quotes

“Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.”

— William James

“Comedy is acting out optimism.”

— Robin Williams

“There are grounds for cautious optimism that we may now be near the end ofthe search for the ultimate laws of nature.”

— Stephen Hawking

“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”

— Colin Powell

“I don't doubt for a second that Neil Armstrong's spirit is still with us: that unique blend of optimism, humility and the utter confidence that when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American.”

— Mitt Romney

“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.”

— Henry Rollins

“I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.”

— Michael Jordan

“These are the soul's changes. I don't believe in ageing. I believe in forever altering one's aspect to the sun. Hence my optimism.”

— Virginia Woolf

“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.”

— Lucille Ball

“Optimism - the doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly.”

— Ambrose Bierce

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

— Helen Keller

“An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... the truly wise person is colorblind.”

— Albert Schweitzer