Quote by James Baldwin

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the human race is beneath their notice, that they're better than other human beings.

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or

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This quote suggests that pessimists lack hope, not only for themselves but also for others. Additionally, pessimists believe they are superior to other human beings and view the entire human race with contempt. The statement implies that pessimism stems from both a lack of faith in oneself and a disdain for the potential of humanity as a whole.

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