Quote by Oscar Wilde

The optimist sees the donut, the pessimist sees the hole.

The optimist sees the donut, the pessimist sees the hole.

Summary

This quote alludes to the contrasting perspectives of optimism and pessimism. The optimist chooses to focus on the positive aspect of the donut - its deliciousness and enjoyment. On the other hand, the pessimist fixates on the hole in the middle, representing a negative aspect or loss. The quote implies that optimists tend to focus on the good, while pessimists tend to focus on the bad or lacking aspects of a situation. It reminds us of the power of perception and the importance of choosing a positive outlook in life.

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Perception Perspective

By Oscar Wilde

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