Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.

The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.