It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance? (Elizabeth Peters)

It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?

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