Quote by Mark Twain

Pessimist: The optimist who didn't arrive

Pessimist: The optimist who didn't arrive

Summary

This quote suggests that a pessimist is someone who is typically hopeful and optimistic about things in life but did not show up or did not achieve what they had hoped for. It conveys a sense of disappointment or lack of fulfillment for the pessimist, as they didn't experience the positive outcome they had expected. Overall, the quote highlights the contrast between an optimistic mindset and the reality that unfolds for the pessimistic individual.

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Pessimism

By Mark Twain

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