Quote by Voltaire

Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable.

Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when w

Summary

This quote suggests that optimism can be viewed as a form of madness because it involves persistently affirming that everything is going well, even when one is feeling utterly miserable or unhappy. It implies that optimism can border on denial or delusion, as it can lead individuals to ignore or suppress their negative emotions or difficult realities. The quote challenges the idea that optimism is always a positive or healthy mindset, highlighting how it may sometimes be an unrealistic or defensive way of coping with unhappiness.

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