Quote by James Hagerty

One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer up, things could get worse. So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.

One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my

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This quote is a humorous take on the idea of optimism and how things can sometimes go wrong despite our efforts to stay positive. It highlights the idea that sometimes, even when we think things couldn't get any worse, they often do. It plays with the irony of finding reassurance in the face of adversity, suggesting that simply "cheering up" may not always lead to an improvement in our circumstances.

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