Quote by David Benioff

?I was cursed with the pessimism of both the Russians and the Jews two of the gloomiest tribes in the world. Still if there wasn't greatness in me maybe I had the talent to recognize it in others even in the most irritating others.

?I was cursed with the pessimism of both the Russians and th

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's acknowledgement of their own pessimistic nature that they attribute to their Russian and Jewish heritage. Despite this, they suggest that they possess the ability to recognize greatness in others, even those who may be irritating. It implies that the speaker may have a keen eye for talent and the potential to appreciate it, regardless of their own pessimism.

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History Inspirational Pessimism Russia Story Jews World War Ii Russian City Of Thieves Jewish Ww2

By David Benioff

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