Quote by Kahlil Gibran

The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose

The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives of an optimist and a pessimist. While the optimist focuses on the positive aspects of a situation and sees beauty in the rose, the pessimist tends to dwell on the negative aspects and overlooks the beauty. It serves as a reminder that our outlook on life determines how we perceive and experience the world around us.

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Pessimism Optimism

By Kahlil Gibran

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