Optimism - the doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly.
Ambrose BierceChristian, n.: one who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor.
Ambrose BierceNEIGHBOR, n. One whom we are commanded to love as ourselves, and who does all he knows how to make us disobedient.
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