Optimists and pessimists die the same way. They just live differently. I prefer to live as an optimist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peres notes that while death is inevitable, optimism changes how one experiences life.
- In plain terms
- Everyone dies the same, but optimism changes how you live.
- What can you take from it?
- Adopt optimism to improve your life experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does attitude affect life?
- Is optimism a choice?
Another view
Optimism can sometimes ignore real dangers or pain.
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