Quote by Peter Ustinov

I am an optimist, unrepentant and militant. After all, in order not to be a fool an optimist must know how sad a place the world can be. It is only the pessimist who finds this out anew every day.

I am an optimist, unrepentant and militant. After all, in or

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This quote suggests that the speaker is an unwavering optimist who acknowledges the inherent sadness and challenges of the world. They believe that in order to maintain optimism, one must have a comprehensive understanding of the world's sorrow, unlike the pessimist who rediscovers it constantly. The quote highlights the speaker's firm belief in optimism despite the imperfections of the world, emphasizing their determined and resolute stance on finding hope and positive outlooks.

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