Are you a pessimist or an optimist?

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  • An optimist thinks: "It will all work out and when it doesn't, we'll deal with it."
  • A pessimist thinks: "It will never work out and when it does, it's a fluke."
  • An optimist sees the good in the bad.
  • A pessimist sees the bad in the good.
  • An optimist gives you the benefit of the doubt.
  • A pessimist doubts that you offer any benefits.

What are you?

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Um, shouldn't this have been posted as a question?

I'm a realist.

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