It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pes… - Elizabeth Peters

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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

The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog · February 1, 1994 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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