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.
I’m a realist, but I try to keep a positive outlook on things.
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That’s a good way to be, if you can mange it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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it’s a great quote, Pete. so very true.
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I was a big fan of Gil’s music, and loved to hear this quote from him some time after he had died.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on beetleypete and commented:
I thought of this post from 2013, which has not been seen by many of you. It is one of my favourite quotes of modern times.
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Hahaha great quote Pete thanks!
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A ‘modern’ classic, I reckon!
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indeed
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Thanks, Kate. I left a comment on your blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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But what a shame
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Too true
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