An optimist is a man who has never had much experience.

Summary

This quote suggests that an optimist is someone who has not faced adversity or challenges in life. It implies that optimism stems from a lack of experience with difficult situations and thus not fully understanding the realities of life. In essence, the quote implies that optimism is naive and only persists until a person encounters the harshness of reality and gains experience that may lead to a more pessimistic view.

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