Tag Archives: pessimism

Avoiding Disappointment: Hilaire Belloc

Posted on 09/06/2013 by

I had a friend, a most intimate friend, who told me in early life that it was a good tip to expect the worst, for thus one would receive no disappointment. I did not follow his advice; but I watched … Continue reading →

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He Never Expected Much: Thomas Hardy

Posted on 08/06/2013 by

Well, World, you have kept faith with me, Kept faith with me; Upon the whole you have proved to be Much as you said you were. Since as a child I used to lie Upon the leaze and watch the … Continue reading →

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The Pessimist: Benjamin Franklin King

Posted on 15/05/2013 by

Nothing to do but work, Nothing to eat but food, Nothing to wear but clothes To keep one from going nude. Nothing to breathe but air Quick as a flash ‘t is gone; Nowhere to fall but off, Nowhere to … Continue reading →

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Surgical Operations:Ambrose Bierce

Posted on 02/05/2013 by

Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live. Ambrose Bierce The illustration is copyright: Apples Eyes Studio via Shutterstock

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