Quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer

If you keep on saying things are going to be bad, you have a good chance of being a prophet.

If you keep on saying things are going to be bad, you have a

Summary

This quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer suggests that constantly having a negative mindset or expecting bad outcomes can actually increase the likelihood of those negative things happening. By continuously verbalizing pessimistic predictions, one may inadvertently manifest or attract negativity. Singer humorously presents the idea that constantly predicting a negative future can almost make one seem like a prophetic figure, as their negative expectations often come true. It serves as a reminder that adopting a positive mindset and focusing on optimistic outcomes may lead to a more favorable reality.

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Pessimism

By Isaac Bashevis Singer

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