1,853 Quotes About Optimism

I resolved that, like the sun, as long as my day lasted, I would look on the bright side of everything.

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

But I'm only a cockeyed optimist.

What you must do, do cheerfully.

Emerson then incarnated the moral optimism, the progress, and the energy of the American spirit.

Cynicism isn't smarter, it's only safer. There's nothing fluffy about optimism.

No mind is much employed upon the present; recollection and anticipation fill up almost all our moments.

Positive wish: 'The sun will come out tomorrow.' Negative reality: 'Yeah, and it will flash brand-new daylight on the same old mess unless something is done to clean it up.

When action is needed, optimism, even of the mildly delusional variety, may be a good thing.