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“The world we live in is a world of mingled good and evil. Whether it is chiefly good or chiefly bad depends on how we take it. To look at the world in such a way as to emphasize the evil is the art of pessimism. To look at it in such a way as to bring out the good, and throw the evil into the background, is the art of optimism. The facts are the same in either case. It is simply a question of perspective and emphasis.”

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William DeWitt Hyde
William DeWitt Hyde

William DeWitt Hyde was an American author born on September 23, 1858, and died on June 29, 1917. He is known for his unique literary style and profound insights into American social issues. more

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