"Educated, eyes-open optimism pays; pessimism can only offer the empty consolation of being right."

-- David Landes

#Wisdom Quotes #Eye Quotes #Optimism Quotes

“What we conceal Is always more than what we dare confide. Think of the letters that we write our dead.”

Source : Dana Gioia (2016). “99 Poems: New & Selected”, p.70, Macmillan
“It doesn't matter who you are, there are stars in every city, in every house, and on every street.”
“It has been quite a weight, hasn't it?" Tam asked. "What weight?" Rand replied. "That lost hand you've been carrying." Rand looked down at his stump. "Yes. I believe it has been at that.”
“Is he your warden now too? You know I saw this story on the news last week about controlling, abusive teenage relationships and- "Okay!" I cut him off, and then shoved his arm. "Time for the werewolf to get out!”
“Nobody is more truthful when he's acting than De Niro.”
“Even if it is true that all cultures share a common morality, why does this prove a supreme intelligence? After all, don't we humanists sometimes claim that there is a common thread of humanistic values running through history across cultural and religious lines?”
“My theory is, strong people don't need strong leaders.”
“Also remember that in any man's dark hour, a pat on the back and an earnest handclasp may work a small miracle.”

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