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A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse so much the better
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"A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better"

- Jean de La Fontaine

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This quote by Jean de La Fontaine is a suggestion that life is full of both great and disappointments. The phrase "so much the worse; so much the much better" implies that no matter what takes place, there will always be a favorable and an unfavorable outcome. The pessimist will concentrate on the unfavorable, while the optimist will focus on the positive. The quote is a reminder that we ought to not be too fast to judge a scenario, as it may end up being much better than expected. It also motivates us to search for the silver lining in every situation, no matter how bleak it may appear. Ultimately, this quote is a reminder that life is full of both great and bad experiences, which we ought to make every effort to make the best of both.

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Jean de La Fontaine This quote is written / told by Jean de La Fontaine between July 8, 1621 and April 13, 1695. He was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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