The existence of any evil anywhere at any time absolutely ruins a total optimism.

I am not a pessimist; to perceive evil where it exists is, in my opinion, a form of optimism.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

Through my optimism I naturally prefer and capture the beauty in life.

Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

I do believe that most men live lives of quiet desperation. For despair, optimism is the only practical solution. Hope is practical. Because eliminate that and it's pretty scary. Hope at least gives you the option of living.

Optimism is inevitably the last hope of the defeated.

The biggest emotion in creation is the bridge to optimism.

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

Optimism is the opium of the people.

For me optimism is two lovers walking into the sunset arm in arm. Or maybe into the sunrise - whatever appeals to you.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.