@gialyons Great thought. I would contribute: Don't confuse realism with pessimism. One comes from experience, the other doesn't.

Liberal Pessimism and Conservative Faith http://bit.ly/yVqFf

'My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists' - Jean Rostand

Optimism is the lack of information. Pessimism is the lack of imagination. (via @WilliamJansen )

RT @RumaisaMohani We must be ready for more action. Be United against pessimism and fear #Pakistan #GoGreenPak http://bit.ly/HNZ6K

@RumaisaMohani Pessimism is caused by inaction of government. Government has not designed any plan to fight the menace of terrorism.

#Demotivational #QotD: "My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists." - Jean Rostand

Why community #resilience will spread more easily with time- Openworld questions @johnrobb's pessimism http://j.mp/8RH3wX #collapsonomics

In combat & in life; if u can't anticipate an attack u can't defend against it. Critical thinking does NOT=pessimism #MBO

http://ping.fm/p/7tdoa - Q: if you say these trees are half lit is that optimism or pessimism? Becca thinks that means they r drunk.

@BillyGnSC The irrational pessimism is probably the best indicator of robust growth ahead, just like irrational optimism foresaw the bust.

RT @tweetmeme U.S. stock futures lower on economic pessimism - MarketWatch http://bit.ly/42uh5r

@geoffwolfe Krugman's new pessimism comes from Brad Delong's post.

We possess such immense resources of power that pessimism is a laughable absurdity. - Colin Wilson #quote #LOA

Finally, my pessimism is vindicated by science! Health benefits etc-almost makes me feel optimistic...which would...oh. http://bit.ly/3QSrkF

"Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power" - William James http://bit.ly/11Rafs

@wideawakewesley Thoughts on Wet? Worth the pessimism it seemed to receive ?

RT @bullshitindex: gains 300 points as world optimism turns into pessimism by Iran's rejection of a UN-drafted nuclear proposal

Why Pessimism is Good: Do we have too much hope in what government can do? Is it time to be more pessimistic? J.. http://bit.ly/18onMR

Pew, We've no time for pessimism. "Copenhagen: USA is hardly alone" via the Pew Center (US) http://is.gd/3RPS3

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