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A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty
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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty"

- Winston Churchill

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This quote by Winston Churchill speaks to the power of point of view. A pessimist takes a look at a circumstance and sees just the difficulty, while an optimist takes a look at the exact same scenario and sees the opportunity. This quote encourages us to take a look at life through a positive lens, to see the capacity in every situation, no matter how difficult it might seem. It is a tip that our mindset and outlook can have a substantial effect on our lives. By looking for the opportunity in every problem, we can open ourselves as much as new possibilities and experiences. This quote motivates us to be durable and to never give up, no matter how tough things may seem. It is a tip that with the best mindset, we can turn any problem into an opportunity.

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Winston Churchill This quote is written / told by Winston Churchill between November 30, 1874 and January 24, 1965. He was a famous Statesman from England. The author also have 147 other quotes.

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