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layanglicana
Author of books on Calcutta, Delhi and Dar es Salaam, I am now blogging as a lay person about the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. I am also blogging about the effects of World War One on the village of St Mary Bourne, Hampshire.
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Tag Archives: pessimism
Avoiding Disappointment: Hilaire Belloc
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
He Never Expected Much: Thomas Hardy
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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Tagged Cheerfulness, childhood hopes and dreams, Depression, Optimism, pessimism, Thomas Hardy
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The Pessimist: Benjamin Franklin King
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
Surgical Operations:Ambrose Bierce
Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live. Ambrose Bierce The illustration is copyright: Apples Eyes Studio via Shutterstock