I was watching a documentary film this morning. The person who was the subject of the documentary was being remembered by friends. One recalled that she had once met Gil Scott-Heron, the late musician. She asked him what his definition of a pessimist was. His reply has to be one of my favourite quotes, ever.
“A pessimist is a person who is in possession of all the facts.”
Priceless.
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I always liked Gil’s music, but his insight really comes across in this quote. Thanks for the re-blog, Kate.
Best wishes, Pete.
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