“Oh, Pangloss!” cried Candide, “thou hadst not guessed at this abomination; it is the end. I must at last renounce thy optimism.”
“What is this optimism?” said Cacambo.
“Alas!” said Candide, “it is the madness of maintaining that everything is right when it is wrong.”
Tag: optimism
Optimism – Pessimism – Realism
We frequently talk about the glass, wondering if it is half full or half empty … , and easily deny or overlook when it is broken.
Only looking for a new one then will allow us to avail of one that is at least half full and that may be filled up further.
COMMEDIA DELLA VITA OR PÁNTA RÊI'S FIRM GROUND 