Edwin Morgan Quotes

I have friends who are very pessimistic. They say you can't possibly be an optimist nowadays. But I think, taking the longer view, you can still be as optimistic as you want.

Edwin Morgan

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• I have friends who are very pessimistic. They say you can't possibly be an optimist nowadays. But I think, taking the longer view, you can still be as optimistic as you want.

  

  Edwin Morgan
  • Friends
  • Optimistic