#Optimism

A New Dawn and the Feeling of Renewal

At its core, Nina Simone’s line turns ordinary time—dawn, day, life—into a sequence of renewal. Each phrase builds on the last, moving from the external world to the speaker’s inner state, until the declaration “I am fee...

Staying Positive Beyond the Need for Control

At first glance, positivity is often mistaken for optimism about outcomes, as if a hopeful person must believe everything will end well. Garth Ennis challenges that softer cliché by offering a sturdier definition: being...

Optimism as Discipline Amid Inflation and Fear

Charlie Munger’s line works by forcing a blunt comparison: if someone facing mortality can still choose optimism, then everyday economic discomforts look less like catastrophes and more like manageable hardships. The exa...

The Quiet Payoff of Refusing Discouragement

Lucille Ball’s line reframes discouragement as a bad investment: it “doesn’t pay.” Rather than a moral plea to be cheerful, it’s a pragmatic calculation about return on effort. When we stop after a setback, we halt compo...

He Who Does Not Expect to Win Is Already Defeated - Miguel de Cervantes

This quote underscores the importance of having a positive mindset and belief in oneself. Without the expectation of success, one can lack the motivation and confidence needed to actually achieve goals.

Keep Your Face Always Toward the Sunshine - Walt Whitman

This quote encourages maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on the bright side of life. By doing so, negative aspects or 'shadows' will seem less significant and will remain behind you.

The One Who Wants to Dance Always Finds a Song

This quote highlights the power of determination and motivation. A person who is truly committed to achieving their goals will always find the means to do so, much like a dancer who will always find a song to dance to.