Famous quote by Studs Terkel

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"With optimism, you look upon the sunny side of things. People say, 'Studs, you're an optimist.' I never said I was an optimist. I have hope because what's the alternative to hope? Despair? If you have despair, you might as well put your head in the oven"

Optimist People Hope Well

This quote is written / told by Studs Terkel between May 16, 1912 and October 31, 2008. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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