“Optimism is a good characteristic, but if carried to an excess, it becomes foolishness. We are prone to speak of the resources of this country as inexhaustible; this is not so.” IfsCountrySpeakResourcesOptimismCharacteristicsExcessFoolishnessDinosaursGood Character Book:Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia Source: Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia
“Clinton's major problem, and the two aren't separable really because there is hope in the country, the hope - - optimism has slipped dramatically, make no mistake about every measurement shows that. But the hope is still there. Hope is with him. People want change. They see him as the best chance for change.” PeopleWantStillsTwoCountryShowsProblemChanceMistakeMajorsOptimismClintonMeasurementThere Is HopeMajor Problems Author:Mark Shields
“You know, this country today, it seems to me - it's about fear. And it shouldn't be about fear. It should be about hope and optimism and creativity and accepting a challenge and being a moral leader and being a great nation.” KnowsShouldCountrySeemsTodayAmericaNationsChallengesLeaderAcceptingMoralCreativityOptimismGreat NationsOptimism And Hope Author:Tom Vilsack