Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Quotes

I'm not a Pollyanna; I'm a pragmatist.

...an optimistic mind-set finds dozens of possible solutions for every problem that the pessimist regards as incurable.

I'm an idealist without illusions.

I'm always being realistic.

There's nothing particularly wrong with being more pessimistic than optimistic. Optimism is broad-based, non-detail-oriented thinking; pessimism is detail-oriented thinking.

The problem with Raven is that she's so smart, so sometimes it's hard for her to be hopeful or idealistic, because she's so realistic. So even if she's working on a solution, she's not proud of it until it's concrete.

I am an optimist, not a dreamer.

there's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst.

An architect is not an artist but an optimistic realist.

Let us resolve to do the best we can with what we've got.

People have to be realistic, or the dream just drags on.

I can be fairly optimistic, but I'm probably more a realist, I think. I mean, optimism's an interesting quality, isn't it, because I'm always slightly dubious as to what's behind it?

The pessimist sees only the tunnel; the optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel; the realist sees the tunnel and the light - and the next tunnel.

I understand that being optimistic in this age is challenging, but I am optimistic nonetheless.

I don't run around feeling infused with positivity, but I'll have to be taking my last breath before I'll admit I'm dying. So I'm either optimistic or in denial.

I'm an optimist by choice not by stupidity.

It is important to possess a short-term pessimism and a long-term optimism.

Anyone who sees only the bright side but not the difficulties cannot fight effectively for the accomplishment of the Party's tasks.

Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind and pleasures upon what is before you.All is bright if you will think it so. All is happy if you will make it so. Do not dream. It is too ideal, too imaginary. Dreaming by day, I mean. Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage.

You have the freedom to choose to be optimistic or pessimistic. You can peel off your old attitude like a suit of clothes, and put on a brand spanking new attitude every single day. It's as simple as that.

Big thinkers are specialists in creating positive, forward-looking, optimistic pictures in their own minds and in the minds of others.

Half full, half empty, what the hell difference does it make? If there's something in the damn glass, drink it.

I don't have any regrets because I'm very optimistic, and live each day as though it's the last.

It's very important to remain optimistic and to see the silver lining in everything you do. Because no matter how sometimes things look difficult, and look like there is no hope, there is always a small glimmering of silver lining that is in everything, and I always look for that, and hang on that, and before I know it, another day comes and is gone.

I'm all about your mindset, being focused, staying positive, being optimistic, and knowing that these are all aspects of my life that I love and enjoy.