Life Quotes
If I regarded my life from the point of view of the pessimist, I should be undone.
"If I regarded my life from the point of view of the pessimist, I should be undone."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Keller contrasts a pessimistic interpretation of her circumstances with an outlook that supports her life.
Key takeaway:
Choose an outlook that acknowledges difficulty while allowing meaningful action.
Origin of the quote
Optimism (1903).
Who actually said this?
VerifiedExact sentence appears in Keller's essay; she contrasts possible interpretations of her circumstances.
Source:
Optimism
