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.
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.
beetleypete 
Okay, that was awesome. Would we be able to feature this post in our upcoming issue of “This Just In… Delicious Data”?
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By all means. But please dont refer to it as Awesome. Niagara Falls is awesome, a blog post is not. 😊 Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you. What about exciting instead of awesome? It’s exciting to gain a new perspective through your blog :). As always, we will send you the link once the issue posts. And hugs to your furry best friend 🙂
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That is true. Sad, but true.
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I was a big fan of Gil, and he got this right I reckon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yup!
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“You must be crazy,” croaked the raven.
“Well, I’m not overly optimistic. But I’m not a penny pessimist either.”
(Pope on the Dole)
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Nice POTD reference, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The quote is perfectly meeting me. 😉 FAntatic. Thank you Pete! Be well and stay save. Michael
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Gil was a very tuned-in guy, Michael.
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😉
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Fantastic! chuq
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I really liked Gil.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Side note have you heard of this site who is now following GSFP? https://thewrittenrevolt.com/
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No, new to me.
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I thought you might like to see it…..chuq
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It’s true in a way but not all of them probably.
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I just like the idea of it, Arlene. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I wouldn’t describe you as a pessimist. Cynical and persnickety! Most of time you are thoughtful and sweet.
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I have a public and private persona, dear Cindy. Most of the time, you personally receive my private one. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I prefer the real you. 😉
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Priceless, and tooooo true right now.
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Gil knew what he was talking about, Lauren. 🙂
He wrote this very prescient song too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Priceless, indeed
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A man after my own heart, Sue.
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So, does that mean an optimist is a person who has all the facts but can smile anyway? Warmest regards, Theo
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I would have to find a quote about that, Theo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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“An optimist is a person who has all the facts but can smile anyway?” T. Edward Westen 🙂
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I will have to feature that quote in a blog post one of these days. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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well said
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Absolutely true.
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Thanks, Kim. Looks like we all agree with Gil.
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Sad but true.
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Maybe that’s why people call me a pessimist, FR?
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You’re not a pessimist, more a grumpy ol’man I think 😀 😀
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I suppose I should take that as a compliment. 🙂
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Definitely!!! 😀 😀
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I like grumpy ol’ men too!
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Thanks, Maranda! 🙂 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It certainly rings true today.
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I like to use that one when people call me a pessimist, Don. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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