1. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” (William Arthur Ward)

2. “The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity.” (Winston Churchill)

3. “Optimism doesn’t wait on facts. It deals with prospects.” (Norman Cousins)

4. “It’s better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right.” (Anon)

5. “The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser – in case you thought optimism was dead.” (Robert Brault)

Borrowed with pride from all over the place.