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Pessimism Quotes


"My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of other pessimists."


"The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them."


"I found, when I left, that there were others who felt the same way. We'd meet, they'd come and seek me out, we'd talk about the future. And I found that their depression and pessimism was every bit as acute as mine."


"Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself."


"Cynicism is full of naive disappointments."


"Remember the words of Chairman Mao: 'It's always darkest before it's totally black.'."


"Pessimists are not boring. Pessimists are right. Pessimists are superfluous."


"I foresee that man will resign himself each day to new abominations, and soon that only bandits and soldiers will be left."


"Pessimism is as American as apple pie - frozen apple pie with a slice of processed cheese."
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