Optimists Die First Quotes

“...studies show that in general, optimists die ten years earlier than pessimists."
"I find that hard to believe"
"Of course you do, you're an optimist. You have a misguided belief that things will go your way. You don't see the dangers till it's too late. Pessimists are more realistic.
"That seems like a sad way to govern your life."
"It's a safe way to govern your life.”
― Susin Nielsen, Optimists Die First

“Okay, even if we disagree on that point, we still need to keep living our lives, don't we?...”
― Susin Nielsen, Optimists Die First

“Either they were stupid, or they were optimists. Most likely both. "I will outlive you all," I muttered under my breath.”
― Susin Nielsen, Optimists Die First

“Part of me wanted to fling myself on the bed and hold him. Part of me wanted to fling myself on the bed and pummel him.”
― Susin Nielsen, Optimists Die First