Pessimism and optimism...

[fajrdrako]

Don't ever become a pessimist ... A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun - and neither can stop the march of events. - Robert A. Heinlein, 1907 - 1988

Comments

[cupati.livejournal.com]

Yes, but there's no point in saying not to become a pessimist.

[kikibug13.livejournal.com]

Well perhaps there could be a point for some people, who are hovering in-between and do have a choice about it? (Been there, done that, and Heinlein's helped a lot in such a moment)

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I like the idea the Heinlein has helped you. I suspect he helped me, too, even if just as a sort of encouraagement and positive reinforcement.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not going to make anyone change their temperament or style just by saying it, but that doesn't mean it can't be said. One can say anything. It won't necessarily make a difference to the listener; it might make a difference to the speaker.