Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.

Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.