Optimism and Hard Work

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope or confidence.
- Helen Keller

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity;
an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
- Winston Churchill

Positive thinking will let you do everything
better than negative thinking will.
- Zig Ziglar

In spite of unseasonable wind, snow and unexpected weather of all sorts –
a gardener still plants. And tends what they have planted ...
believing that Spring will come.
- Mary Anne Radmacher

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it,
we can never do anything wise in this world.
- Helen Keller

Sow optimism and hard work; reap a harvest of success and joy.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Further reading: Is your glass of life half empty? Or half full?

Look on The Bright Side

Attitude is Everything

How to Stop Worrying

Helen Keller - Beyond Disabilities

How to Build Self Esteem and Self Confidence

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