I think something needs to be said about language. About two words specifically.
Optimist, and Pessimist.
OPTIMIST says "That could happen"
PESSIMIST says "That probably won't happen"
Now correct me if I am wrong but I see a fundamental problem with this situation. In all of my years, in all of my experiences I have found one thing to be true. I have never seen something 'not' happen. In fact, to say that anything is impossible is a pretty optimistic outlook. Because lets face it, there is no proof, no evidence that what is generally considered a 'pessimistic' outlook has ever borne fruit.
Now, to say that something is indeed possible is perhaps the more 'pessimistic' or realistic outlook. In our lives we see countless amazing, and unbelievable things happen. So to say that anything is possible goes well in line with the evidence, and proof that has been presented throughout history. In truth this is a pretty pessimistic outlook.
So it really should be.
OPTIMIST says "I don't think that will happen"
PESSIMIST says "I've seen stranger things happen, so that probably will too"
- Everything I tell you is a Lie -
Alex Star
Optimist, and Pessimist.
OPTIMIST says "That could happen"
PESSIMIST says "That probably won't happen"
Now correct me if I am wrong but I see a fundamental problem with this situation. In all of my years, in all of my experiences I have found one thing to be true. I have never seen something 'not' happen. In fact, to say that anything is impossible is a pretty optimistic outlook. Because lets face it, there is no proof, no evidence that what is generally considered a 'pessimistic' outlook has ever borne fruit.
Now, to say that something is indeed possible is perhaps the more 'pessimistic' or realistic outlook. In our lives we see countless amazing, and unbelievable things happen. So to say that anything is possible goes well in line with the evidence, and proof that has been presented throughout history. In truth this is a pretty pessimistic outlook.
So it really should be.
OPTIMIST says "I don't think that will happen"
PESSIMIST says "I've seen stranger things happen, so that probably will too"
- Everything I tell you is a Lie -
Alex Star
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blyddyn:
You also refer to me judging - I do not judge - or, at least, I try not to, Society as a whole judges, which form a persons reputation which is only a surface reputation, based on the percieved acts of the individual.
taye:
Thanks for the lovely comment on my set! xox Taye. ♥