“The only way to do my job without optimism would be as a cynic, and that's not my nature.”

“Any improvement of the lives of the people of this country will require an optimal functioning of organizations in the private and public sector.”

“This forward-looking index indicates broad optimism that the expansion of manufacturing activity will continue throughout the year.”

“In Detroit, there is a focus on how things used to be. In Indianapolis, there's probably an optimism about what the world will be.”

Make enthusiasm a way of life. Make optimism a way of success. Make gratitude a way of happiness.

“We are going to see more small falls for two to three months and then some summer optimism.”

“When we ask for quality public schools, we seek optimism and opportunity, not pessimism and imprisonment.”

“You can sense the genocide from 10 years ago, but there is still a sense of optimism and energy.”

A new planting is like having another child, requiring patience and sacrifice and a resounding optimism for the future

Sometimes just the affirmation that a situation sucks can turn a mood around and inspire strength and optimism.