Explore the value of Optimism

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OPTIMISM QUOTATIONS
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”

Helen Keller

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

Sir Winston Churchill

“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!”

Christian D. Larson

“We have enough people who tell it like it is—now we could use a few who tell it like it can be. ”

Robert Orben

“There’s always going to be bad stuff out there. But here’s the amazing thing - light trumps darkness every time. You stick a candle into the dark, but you can’t stick the dark into the light.”

Jodi Picoult

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips it's turn.”

Hal Borland

“If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.”

Lucy Larcom

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”

Pamela Vaull Starr

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”

William James

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.”

Māori Proverb

“And you ask “what if I fall?" Oh but my darling, what if you fly?””

Erin Hanson

“Happiness can be found in even the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light.”

J.K. Rowling

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Your Comments
OLGA QUIROS from TUCSON AZ AUGUST 20, 2014
WE ALL NEED TO BE OPTIMISTIC AND FAITH FULL TO BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH THE CHALLENGES OF EVERY DAY
Ayesha Belaal from Karachi Pakistan MAY 14, 2014
u r doing a wonderful job..
JACK from AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 24, 2014
dont worry, be happpay
Reji from Sydney FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Good
Emory from Georgia NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Life is full of Optimism, when life is up and down at the same time and you see that you like something and you can do it right. You find out in the same sport, or something fifteenth about it.
Joe from Barre, MA NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Been a fan of your inspirational emails and website for about a year after seeing your TV commercials. Saw my first billboard in person today on Rt. 291 in Western, MA today and it made me smile! Thank you!!! :)
kevin from south carolina SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
I love this site. I wish it was a t v station so more people could be exposed. i'm glad that i investigated your ad. Thank You.
Tony from New York SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
"Keep trying, work hard and never give up"
Song muna from Nairobi kenya AUGUST 7, 2013
Me too I won't give up til the end! Thanks for that motivating
Skip from Huntress JULY 16, 2013
"Life is either a daring adveture...or it is nothing" Helen Keller
Frank olumide from Nigeria JUNE 27, 2013
Optimism never recognizes inposiblity in an opportunity but takes a step enthusiastically.
BEVERLY from BATON ROUGE, LA JUNE 11, 2013
U HAVE ME CRYING!!!
RENE from PHILIPPINES MAY 23, 2013
IT'S GREAT!
Charmaine shadi Tlhapane from South Africa,Gauteng,Kelvin MAY 9, 2013
I have never been so inspired or motivated...this website keeps me driven and helps me in many aspects of my teenage life...''The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity
Diane from California MARCH 3, 2013
This is my favorite quote. It is all about optimism... "The probabilities are awful, but the possibilities are marvelous." Joseph Allen Stein - Architect 1912-2001
Jon from Arizona MARCH 2, 2013
Optimism feeds off self esteem. A positive attitude creates hope.
Betty SCOTT from ARK FEBRUARY 3, 2013
'Gratitude' should be added to the value list. As a way of life, my spirit is renewed daily. Thanks
Jim Ewart from Vernon JANUARY 27, 2013
"The Greatest", What a great comercial. I bookmarked your webpage and will check out the rest.
Sandi from Arizona JANUARY 19, 2013
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.

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