optimism, n.All

Optimism is broad-based, non-detail-oriented thinking and not always better than pessimism, which is detail-oriented thinking.

Optimism is an intellectual disorder held with the greatest tenacity by those most accustomed to the mischance of falling into adversity.

Optimism is a political act, in contrast to cynicism, which, insofar as it settles for the status quo, amounts to obedience.

Optimism is evidence-based.

Optimism is being nostalgic about the future.

Optimism is an alienated form of faith, just as pessimism an alienated form of despair.

Optimism is a kind of heart stimulant the digitalis of failure.

Optimism is daydreaming spelled more elegantly.