I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937) Italian writer, politician, Marxist political theorist
Letter from Prison (19 Dec 1929)
Also attributed to Romain Rolland.
I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937) Italian writer, politician, Marxist political theorist
Letter from Prison (19 Dec 1929)
Also attributed to Romain Rolland.
I enjoy your format, and many of the quotations you choose to post. Keep up the good work! Concerning Gramsci’s opt/pess quote, I offer a similar, if not gentler, sentiment:
To the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hoping are optimistic.
— Albert Schweitzer, from an interview
Sorry, but my cite is lacking…
Out of My Life and Thought, An Autobiography (1933) translated by C. T. Campion, Epilogue — will add this to the list. Thanks!
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