Ann Beattie Quotes

I find nothing more depressing than optimism.

To a profound pessimist about life, being in danger is not depressing.

Pessimism is rife in Israel.

I'm one of the more pessimistic cats on the planet. I make Van Gogh look like a rodeo clown.

I lean towards traditionally what people would consider the more negative side of life.

I do think I tend to have a darker nature than most.

I'm probably the most negative person around.

I'm not optimistic.

I'm a total pessimist.

I'm a pessimist.

I'm not a positive guy.

Poor Earthworm,' the Ladybird said, whispering in James's ear. 'He loves to make everything into a disaster. He hates to be happy. He is only happy when he is gloomy.

I don't like to sing things that just sound like they're going straight down the tubes, and they're circling the drain, and there's no hope. It doesn't feel good in any way to sing.

In the current climate, we live in a pessimistic and non-idealistic world.

The older books were quite light-hearted. But I think most of my novels do end on a deep note of pessimism. Shadows seem to be closing in. The final conclusion isn't that life is wonderful and everything is bright and cheery and in the garden.

I'm rarely optimistic.

I sometimes have a tendency to walk on the dark side.

I'm so optimistic, it's depressing.

A pessimist is a man who tells the truth prematurely.

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the human race is beneath their notice, that they're better than other human beings.

Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.

I'm very pessimistic.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

I don't think the world is a particularly pleasant place.

The man must have a rare recipe for melancholy, who can be dull in Fleet Street.