Keyword: Optimism

Keep your nose up!

Mixed metaphors

Some people think of the glass as half full; some people think of the glass as half empty; I think of the glass as too big.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
Characteristics

If you’re feeling good, don’t worry… you’ll get over it.

Health Murphy’s Laws

An optimist is a girl who mistakes a bulge for a curve.

(1885 – 1933) columnist & writer
Appearance Body Fat

My husband and I didn’t sign a pre-nuptial agreement; we signed a mutual suicide pact.

(1952 – ) comedian, actress & writer
Marriage

There's many a pessimist who got that way by financing an optimist.

Characteristics Money

I guess you could say I'm an internal optometrist.

Malaprops

An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.

(1897 – 1972) broadcast journalist & gossip columnist
Characteristics

An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.

(1882 – 1958) drama critic, editor
Animals Characteristics

There's light at the end of this rainbow.

Mixed metaphors

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
Characteristics

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

1867 – 1931) English novelist
Characteristics

A pessimist is a person who has had to listen to too many optimists.

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author
Characteristics

Murphy was an optimist.

Characteristics Murphy’s Laws