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My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

— Natan Sharansky

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

— Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.

— Nicholas M. Butler

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

— Nicholas M. Butler

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

— Bob Iger

I am not a pessimist, but I am not an optimist about the future of American democracy.

— David Souter

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

— Oscar Wilde

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

— Jim Leach

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

— Helen Keller

✗Opposing Perspectives

When I was growing up in Iraq, there was an unbroken belief in progress and a great sense of optimism. It was a moment of nation building.

— Zaha Hadid

I have a real sense of optimism that we are revolutionizing the way we do politics in this country.

— Joan Blades